Impactful ADA: Special Victims Prosecution

Ulster County District Attorney’s Office; City of Kingston (NY); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 123.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Ulster County District Attorney’s Office is seeking an Assistant District Attorney for the Special Victims Bureau in Kingston, NY. The role focuses on investigating and prosecuting cases involving vulnerable victims, including sexual offenses, domestic violence, and child abuse.

The attorney must be licensed to practice in New York with at least five years in criminal law, and will draft filings, argue motions, present to grand juries, and advise on case strategies while coordinating with law

Formación

• Licensed to practice law in New York State and at least five (5) years of experience in criminal law and CPL 245.
• Demonstrated skills in criminal prosecution, including case assessment, legal research, motion practice, and trial advocacy.
• Experience or strong interest in handling special victims cases, including familiarity with trauma-informed practices and victim-centered approaches.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with law enforcement, investigators, victim advocates, and other justice system partners.
• Sound judgment, high ethical standards, and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information responsibly.
• Organizational and time-management abilities to handle a substantial caseload, meet deadlines, and prepare thoroughly for court appearances.

Responsabilidades

• Reviewing and assessing evidence.
• Drafting and filing legal documents.
• Preparing and arguing motions.
• Presenting cases to grand juries and handling hearings and trials.
• Collaborating with law enforcement, victim advocates, and community partners to develop case strategies and ensure trauma-informed prosecution.
• Maintaining ongoing communication with victims and their families.
• Participating in multidisciplinary teams and engaging in training/outreach for special victims and public safety.

Conocimientos

Criminal prosecution

Case assessment

Legal research

Motion practice

Trial advocacy

Special Victims cases

Trauma-informed practices

Victim-centered approaches

Collaboration with law enforcement

Ethical conduct

Caseload management

Descripción del empleo

Ulster County District Attorney’s Office is seeking an Assistant District Attorney for the Special Victims Bureau in Kingston, NY. The role focuses on investigating and prosecuting cases involving vulnerable victims, including sexual offenses, domestic violence, and child abuse.

The attorney must be licensed to practice in New York with at least five years in criminal law, and will draft filings, argue motions, present to grand juries, and advise on case strategies while coordinating with law