Managerial Position: Litigation Training

Queens District Attorney's Office; New York (NY); On-site; USD 154,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

A public legal office in New York seeks a Managerial Position in Litigation Training responsible for creating and implementing legal training for over 400 assistant district attorneys. Key duties include designing training programs, maintaining CLE status, and supporting trials. Candidates must have a JD, extensive knowledge of NY State laws, and a minimum of ten years of relevant experience. This role offers a competitive salary based on experience, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of experience in criminal trial and appellate practice.
• US Citizenship and NY State residency required as of the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Designing and coordinating orientation programs for new ADAs.
• Designing and coordinating trial training programs for ADAs.
• Teaching continuing legal education programs for professional staff.
• Maintaining NY State CLE provider status and complying with CLE regulations.
• Conferencing cases for trial with assistant district attorneys.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of NY State Penal Law

Extensive knowledge of Criminal Procedure Law

Management experience

Teaching experience at college or law school level

Felony jury trial experience

Education

JD Degree and member in good standing of the NY State Bar

Job description

Job Description

The Queens County District Attorney's Office has an opening for a Managerial Position in Litigation Training. This position will be principally responsible for creating and implementing all legal training for a staff of approximately 400 assistant district attorneys, and to second seat Assistant District Attorneys in Felony Trials. This manager will report to the Director of Litigation Training and Legal Hiring.

Salary Range: $154,000 to $189,000. Salary Commensurate with Experience.

Applicants should submit a resume as well as a cover letter addressed to Vincent J. Carroll Jr., Counsel to the Chief Assistant. Please apply through the link below.

Job Responsibilities

• The specific duties include but are not limited to:
• Designing and coordinating orientation programs for new ADAs
• Designing and coordinating trial training programs for ADAs at multiple levels of experience
• Designing, coordinating, and teaching continuing legal education programs for entire professional staff
• Designing and coordinating training for interns in conjunction with the recruitment office
• Maintaining the office’s NY State CLE provider status including:
• Complying with all CLE rules and regulations and attendance at CLE provider conferences
• Conferencing cases for trial with assistant district attorneys
• Second seating ADAs in hearings and trials

Education And Experience

• JD Degree and member in good standing of the NY State Bar
• US Citizenship and NY State residency required as of first day of employment
• Minimum of ten years- experience in criminal trial and appellate practice
• Extensive knowledge of NY State Penal Law and Criminal Procedure Law
• Teaching experience on the college or law school level
• Management experience
• Felony jury trial experience

Equal Opportunity Employment

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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