Managerial Position, Intake and Assessments Bureau

QDAO - Attorney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queens District Attorney's Office in Kew Gardens, NY seeks a managerial professional to lead the Intake and Assessments Bureau (IAB). The role supervises attorneys and staff, oversees training on standards of proof, and drives performance through evaluations and project oversight.

The position requires a J.D. and active New York bar admission, with responsibilities spanning mentoring junior staff, coordinating with NYPD and other agencies, and managing timekeeping and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the New York State bar in good standing.
• Experience advising junior assistants and trial prep assistants in case analysis and enhancement.
• Experience in training, interacting with other law enforcement agencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and managing IAB attorneys and support staff.
• Training IAB attorneys on standards and burdens of proof; and complaint drafting.
• Training IAB attorneys in best practices for investigatory, trial advocacy and litigation skills; uphold ethical standards.
• Supporting professional development of TPA/Paralegals with training programs.
• Providing direct supervision to TPA/Paralegals.
• Monitoring performance and drafting evaluations.
• Overseeing short and long term projects.
• Interfacing with NYPD, Corporation Counsel, medical providers, defense providers and other offices.
• Generating policy and statistical reports on bail applications.
• Maintaining weekly schedule of IAB staff and timekeeping records.
• Performing other duties as required; willingness to work flexible hours including nights/weekends/holidays.

Skills

Supervision/Management

Training/Development

Performance evaluations

Interagency liaison

Policy development

Project management

Scheduling

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Job Title

Managerial Position, Intake and Assessments Bureau

Location

Kew Gardens, NY

Department

Legal

Job Type

Managerial

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 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 on the experience of the person selected. The responsibilities for this position include:

• 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.

Both day and evening positions are available.

Salary

Salary range from $106,000 to $180,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the New York State bar in good standing. Applicants should also have:

• 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

EEO Statement

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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