Managerial Position, Hate Crimes Bureau

Queens District Attorney's Office; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queens County District Attorney's Office seeks a Managerial professional for the Hate Crimes Bureau in New York. The role focuses on overseeing felony bias case investigations and prosecutions, working with the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force and addressing high-profile incidents.

The position requires a J.D. degree, active NY bar admission, at least 7 years as a prosecutor, and strong leadership, investigative, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active New York State bar in good standing
• At least 7 years of experience as a prosecutor
• Substantial grand jury and felony trial experience
• Experience drafting search warrants
• Proficiency with PowerPoint presentations
• Strong organization, written and oral skills

Responsibilities

• Supervise attorneys and support staff conducting investigations and prosecutions in the Hate Crimes Bureau
• Handle the vertical case load of felony hate crime investigations and prosecutions
• Collaborate with NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force and media on high-profile matters
• Engage in community outreach and educate public and law enforcement on hate crime prosecution

Skills

PowerPoint presentations

Strong organization

Written and oral communication

Investigations

Prosecutor experience

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The Queens County District Attorney's Office has an opening for a Managerial Position in the Hate Crimes Bureau. The position entails handling the vertical case load of felony cases involving investigating possible bias cases and prosecuting hate crimes. This commonly involves working extensively with members of the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force and often concern incidents which garner significant media attention. In addition to handling these investigations and cases, the position also requires community outreach to impacted groups and educating members of the public and law enforcement on hate crime prosecution.

The manager supervises attorneys and support staff conducting investigations and prosecutions in the Hate Crimes Bureau.

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 7 years of experience as a prosecutor. Applicants should also have:

Substantial grand jury and felony trial experience

Experience in investigations, including, but not limited to, drafting search warrants

Talent and proficiency with PowerPoint presentations

Strong organization, written and oral skills

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.

Title and salary will be commensurate with experience. Salary range from $125,000 to $190,000.

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.
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