Evening Deputy Bureau Chief Intake and Assessments Bureau

QDAO - Attorney; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 171 000 - 209 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Queens District Attorney's Office in New York City seeks an Evening Deputy Bureau Chief for the Intake and Assessments Bureau. The role supervises attorneys and staff, conducts training on standards and burdens of proof, and oversees projects and reports related to bail applications. It requires a J.D.

and NY bar, with at least seven years post‑J.D. experience. The position is evening-based, with some weekends and holidays, and reports to the Legal Department.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required and active NY bar in good standing.
• Experience assisting junior assistants and trial prep staff in case analysis.
• Training and liaison with law enforcement agencies.
• Felony jury trial experience.
• Strong knowledge of NY Penal and Criminal Procedure Law.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Supervising and managing IAB attorneys and staff.
• Training staff on standards, burdens of proof, and complaint drafting.
• Training in investigatory, trial advocacy, and ethics to improve performance.
• Developing programs for TPA/Paralegal training and ongoing development.
• Providing supervision and evaluating performance.
• Overseeing short and long term projects and liaising with NYPD and other agencies.
• Generating policy and statistical reports on bail applications.
• Maintaining weekly schedules and timekeeping.
• Performing other duties as required; evening shift with some weekends/holidays.

Connaissances

Supervision

Training

Interagency liaison

Jury trial

Communication

Organization

Formation

J.D. degree

Description du poste

Evening Deputy Bureau Chief Intake and Assessments Bureau

Title: Evening Deputy Bureau Chief Intake and Assessments Bureau

ID: 1554

Location: Kew Gardens, NY

Department: Legal

Job Type: N/A

Job Description

The Intake and Assessments Bureau ("IAB") at the Queens District Attorney's office is considering candidates for the position of Evening Deputy Bureau Chief. The Intake and Assessment Bureau ("IAB") manages and supervises attorneys and support staff assessing and analyzing charges at the arrest stage of a criminal prosecution. The level of the position will depend upon the experience of the person selected. The responsibilities for this position include:

• Supervising and managing IAB attorneys and support staff
• Training IAB attorneys and support staff on standards and burdens of proof; and complaint drafting
• Training IAB attorneys in best practices to enhance overall job performance including investigatory, trial advocacy and litigation skills and application of the highest ethical standards
• Supporting the professional development of TPA/Paralegals by implementing training programs for new TPA/Paralegals and ongoing training for senior TPA/Paralegals
• Providing direct and ongoing supervision to TPA/Paralegals
• Monitoring individual performance and drafting performance evaluations
• Overseeing short and long term projects
• Interfacing and troubleshooting as necessary with other agencies and groups including NYPD, Corporation Counsel, medical care providers, defense providers and counterparts at other district attorneys' offices
• Generating policy and statistical reports on bail applications
• Maintaining weekly schedule of IAB attorneys and support staff
• Maintaining timekeeping records
• Performing other relevant duties as determined by management.
• This is an evening position, including some weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

Interested applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the New York State bar in good standing and have at least 7 years post-J.D. experience. Applicants should also have:

• Demonstrated experience assisting junior assistants and trial prep assistants in case analysis and enhancement
• Demonstrated experience in training, interacting and/or liaising with other law enforcement agencies
• Felony jury trial experience
• Extensive knowledge of the New York Penal and Criminal Procedure Law
• Strong knowledge of criminal justice reform, with a vision on how to expand the role of the Intake and Assessment Bureau
• Thorough working knowledge of the Intake and Arraignment process
• Demonstrated ability to work and respond in a high-volume fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Superior organizational skills

Salary: $190,000.

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