Managerial Position, Intake and Assessments Bureau

Queens District Attorney's Office; New York (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A District Attorney's Office in New York seeks a manager for the Intake and Assessments Bureau. The position involves overseeing attorneys, providing training, and supporting the professional development of staff in a fast-paced legal environment. Strong knowledge of the New York Penal Law and experience in felony jury trials are essential. The role offers a salary range from $106,000 to $180,000 based on experience, with the expectation of working flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience advising junior attorneys and trial prep assistants.
• Proven ability in liaising with law enforcement agencies.
• Experience in felony jury trial processes.
• Strong knowledge of New York Penal Law and Criminal Procedure.
• Ability to adapt to a high-volume fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage IAB attorneys and support staff.
• Train attorneys on legal standards and complaint drafting.
• Support professional development of paralegals.
• Monitor individual performance and conduct evaluations.
• Generate policy reports and maintain schedules.

Skills

Experience advising junior assistants

Training law enforcement interactions

Felony jury trial experience

Knowledge of New York Penal Law

Criminal justice reform knowledge

Understanding Intake and Arraignment process

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Description

The Intake and Assessments Bureau ("IAB") at the Queens District Attorney’s office is considering candidates to join our Bureau in a managerial position. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Willingness to work flexible hours including some nights, weekends and holidays

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience advising 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

Both day and evening positions are available.

Salary and title will be commensurate with experience. Salary range from $106,000 to $180,000.

Applications should include a cover letter and resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Counsel to the

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