Executive Assistant District Attorney, Community Partnerships

QDAO - Attorney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 193,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Queens District Attorney's Office in New York seeks an Executive Assistant District Attorney for the Community Partnerships Division. This role leads the division's Community Engagement, Youth Empowerment, and Civic Awareness Units, coordinating with elected officials and community leaders.

The position requires significant leadership experience in a prosecutor's office, extensive event planning, and strong interpersonal skills. Weekend/evening event attendance is expected.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active New York State Bar in good standing.
• At least 20 years of post-J.D. experience.
• Extensive management experience in a prosecutor's office.
• Experience in Queens community affairs or community relations.
• Experience planning and supervising large events.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Existing relationships with local elected officials and Queens community organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the Community Partnerships Division and supervising a team of staff.
• Advising the District Attorney on community event invitations and staffing.
• Developing and implementing public safety programming for the community.
• Reviewing complaints and safety concerns and making referrals.
• Serving as liaison between elected officials, community leaders, and the QDA office.
• Attending weekly/daily bureau briefings with the District Attorney and senior staff.
• Staying current on community issues and concerns.

Skills

Staff management

Community relations

Event planning

Public speaking

Relationship building

Education

J.D. degree

Active NYS Bar in good standing

Job description

Position Details

Title: Executive Assistant District Attorney, Community Partnerships

ID: 1544

Location: Kew Gardens, NY

Department: Legal

Job Type: Managerial

Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and accomplished prosecutor for the position of Executive Assistant District Attorney in the Community Partnerships Division which currently includes the Community Engagement, Youth Empowerment and Civic Awareness Units. Detailed descriptions of the units may be found at https://queensda.org/community-partnerships/.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the management of the Community Partnerships Division, which handles hundreds of community events each year and supervising a team of about twenty staff members
• Advising the District Attorney on community event invitations and staffing these events
• Developing and implementing public safety programming for the community
• Reviewing complaints and public safety concerns received from community members and making appropriate referrals
• Serving as a liaison between elected officials, community leaders, and the QDA office
• Attending weekly and/or daily bureau briefings with the District Attorney and her senior staff
• Staying current on community issues and concerns

This position requires attending events on weekends, holidays and evenings.

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 20 years of post-J.D. experience.

Applicants should also have:

• Extensive management experience in a prosecutor's office
• Experience in Queens community affairs or community relations
• Significant experience in planning and supervising large events
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Existing relationships with local elected officials, Queens community based organizations, Queens clergy members, Queens civic associations preferred

Salary

$227,000

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit resume and a statement of interest to Vincent J. Carroll Jr., Counsel to the Chief Assistant District Attorney by clicking the link below.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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