Felony Trial Assistant District Attorney, Domestic Violence Bureau

Queens District Attorney's Office; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queens District Attorney's Office is seeking a Felony Trial Assistant District Attorney for the Domestic Violence Bureau. This role involves prosecuting felony domestic violence crimes and requires a J.D. degree and significant trial experience. The office emphasizes an innovative approach to balancing accountability and victim safety.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a prosecutor.
• Active member of the New York State bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Prosecuting felony domestic violence cases.
• Representing the District Attorney at court hearings and trials.
• Engaging in motion practice and complying with discovery obligations.

Skills

case-management

trial experience

working with victims of domestic violence

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Felony Trial Assistant District Attorney, Domestic Violence Bureau

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Job Description

A felony trial assistant in the Queens District Attorney’s Office’s Domestic Violence Bureau is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of felony domestic violence crimes involving intimate partners. The Queens Domestic Violence Bureau prides itself on taking an innovative, evidence-based approach in finding a balance between accountability for domestic abusers and safety for domestic violence victims. The Bureau is housed in the Queens Family Justice Center, along with several agencies, such as the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence and Safe Horizon. Responsibilities of a felony assistant in the bureau include:

• Prosecuting felony domestic violence cases that include, but are not limited to, Attempted Murder, Stalking, Assault, Arson, Burglary and Criminal Contempt.
• Representing the District Attorney at Supreme Court arraignments, pre-trial hearings, and bench and jury trials.
• Engaging in motion practice and complying with discovery obligations.

Job Description

A felony trial assistant in the Queens District Attorney’s Office’s Domestic Violence Bureau is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of felony domestic violence crimes involving intimate partners. The Queens Domestic Violence Bureau prides itself on taking an innovative, evidence-based approach in finding a balance between accountability for domestic abusers and safety for domestic violence victims. The Bureau is housed in the Queens Family Justice Center, along with several agencies, such as the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence and Safe Horizon. Responsibilities of a felony assistant in the bureau include:

• Prosecuting felony domestic violence cases that include, but are not limited to, Attempted Murder, Stalking, Assault, Arson, Burglary and Criminal Contempt.
• Representing the District Attorney at Supreme Court arraignments, pre-trial hearings, and bench and jury trials.
• Engaging in motion practice and complying with discovery obligations.
• Negotiating dispositions.
  
  

Qualifications: An interested applicant must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the New York State bar in good standing and have at least 3 years of experience as a prosecutor. Preferred applicants should also have:

• Experience working with victims of domestic violence.
• Substantial trial experience.
• Familiarity with the rules of evidence, including forfeiture by wrongdoing and hearsay exceptions.
• Excellent case-management skills and experience handling a heavy caseload.
  
  

Salary will be commensurate with experience, ranging from $96,000 to $114,675.

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

Pursuant to Public Officers Law Section 3(1), United States citizenship is required of all Assistant District Attorneys upon commencement of their employment, as is New York State residency.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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