We are seeking a highly experienced and accomplished prosecutor for a Bureau Chief position in our Intake and Assessments Bureau ["Intake"].
The Bureau Chief manages and supervises attorneys and support staff assessing and analyzing charges at the arrest stage of a criminal prosecution.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Supervising and managing Intake attorneys and support staff
- Training Intake attorneys and support staff on standards and burdens of proof; and complaint drafting
- Training Intake 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 Intake 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: An interested applicant must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the New York State bar in good standing for at least ten years.
This position will require the ability to manage a staff of senior assistants, including paralegals and detectives, and to be always accessible to the District Attorney, Chief Assistant, and Executive of the Criminal Practice and Policy Division.
Applicants should also have:
- Demonstrated experience assisting 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
Salary: $212,000
Applicants should submit a resume, and cover letter addressed to Counsel to the Chief Assistant DA Vincent Carroll. Please apply through the link below.
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.
