Assistant District Attorney (Admitted Attorney - County Court Trial Bureau)

Assistant District Attorney (Admitted Attorney - County Court Trial Bureau) The Nassau County District Attorney's Office is currently seeking experienced, practicing attorneys for its County Court Trial Bureau. The District Attorney's County Court Trial Bureau is responsible for the prosecution of a broad range of felony-level criminal cases. Qualifications and Requirements All lateral candidates for the County Court Trial Bureau must: • Have passed the NYS Bar Examination and be admitted to the practice of law in NYS, in good standing, prior to submitting an application; • Reside in New York as of the effective date of employment with the NCDAO; • Have at least four (4) years of experience in handling all aspects of criminal investigation and prosecution, including grand jury presentations, warrants, and felony jury trial experience; • Have exceptional interpersonal, organizational, analytical and communication skills; • Make a two-year commitment to employment at the NCDAO. Duties and Responsibilities: Day to day life for an ADA in the County Court Trial Bureau requires organized management of an active criminal caseload, which includes: • conducting grand jury presentations, hearings and trials; • handling witness preparation; • engaging in discovery; • writing and responding to motions; • evaluating cases to formulate and negotiate appropriate dispositions; • conferencing cases with defense counsel and judges; • making court appearances pertaining to all phases of litigation; and • collaborating with the NCPD and Nassau County's local police departments, as well as a variety of local, state and federal law enforcement partners. Job Benefits As an ADA, you will receive the following benefits (waiting periods may apply): • 13 paid holidays each year; • Generous paid vacation, personal and sick days each year; • Contributory medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents; • New York State Employees Retirement Plan; • Optional Deferred Compensation Plan; • Flexible benefits plan for medical and child-care expenses; • Childcare leave; • Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union optional financial services; Competitive annual salary, commensurate with experience: $97,535 to $137,316 Application Process Lateral applicants will complete 2 rounds of interviews: 1. Panel Interview with two supervisory Assistant District Attorneys from the Hiring Committee 2. Interview with the Chief Assistant District Attorney and the District Attorney, Anne T. Donnelly