City Of New York

Domestic Violence Deputy Bureau Chief

City Of New York$140K — $175K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • New York Bar admission
  • Resident of New York State
  • 6-10 years prosecuting felonies
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Strong analytical and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and manage the Domestic Violence Bureau
  • Assist in screening new cases and reviewing complaints
  • Confer and assign cases to misdemeanor and felony ADAs
  • Oversee felony cases in Grand Jury and witness preparation
  • Assist with hearing and trial preparations for ADAs
  • Maintain a high-level caseload within the Domestic Violence Bureau
  • Represent the Bureau in meetings with criminal justice partners

Benefits

  • Free city-wide health plan option
  • 5 weeks annual leave plus sick leave and paid holidays
  • Comprehensive dental and vision coverage
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave
  • Professional development programs including CLE courses
Full Job Description
THE ROLE The Richmond County District Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced Assistant District Attorney who will share the same dedication, commitment, and passion to the agency's mission as all our RCDA employees. Under the general supervision of the Chief of Domestic Violence Bureau, the selected candidates' duties are as follows but not limited to: -Supervision and management of the Domestic Violence Bureau. -Supervising the complaint room, assisting with screening of new cases, review of complaints, charges and thorough investigation and paperwork by NYPD. -Reviewing, assigning and conferencing cases with misdemeanor and felony ADAs. -Supervising felony cases in the Grand Jury, training on appropriate witness preparation and Grand Jury practice as well as pre-indictment negotiations. -Second seating hearing and trials, assisting ADAs in their hearing and trial preparation. -Maintaining a high-level felony caseload, as assigned, within the Domestic Violence Bureau in compliance with agency policy, applicable law, and victim services standards. -Attending meetings as a representative of the Domestic Violence Bureau and the office with NYPD, the Family Justic Center (FJC), criminal justice partners, outside agencies, and acting as a liaison therein on policy and specific issues. -Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Domestic Violence. WORK-LIFE BALANCE At RCDA we believe in a healthy work life balance, which is why we embrace the flexibility of coming to work in person and the opportunity to work from home. Fostering a culture of wellness and self-care, we also acknowledge our managers who work a significant number of hours within a two-week period with DA certificates, allowing them a day off without having to use their accrued leave. BENEFITS RCDA provides extensive benefits packages: -Free city-wide health plan option. -5 weeks of annual leave; 12 days of sick leave; and thirteen paid holidays annually. -Management Benefits Fund, which provides comprehensive dental and vision coverage, access to free life insurance, and gym reimbursement. -12 weeks of paid parental leave. -Reimbursement for the annual bar association and notary fees. -Pension plan through the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS). -Deferred compensation plans - 401(k) and 457. -Professional development programs including in-house CLE courses. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 1. New York Bar admission 2. Must be a New York State resident. PREFERRED SKILLS -Supervisory experience and foreign language skills a plus; -At least 6 - 10 years' experience in prosecuting felonies; -Strong analytical, organizational, written and oral communication skills; -Resourcefulness and ability to work independently and as part of a team CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Assistant District Attorney SALARY RANGE: $140,000 - $175,000, Commensurate with experience; full NYC benefits package APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled TO APPLY: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NYC JOBS WEBSITE City Employees - Click here and log in to ESS. Non-City Employees - Go to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/ -Search for job ID number: 763431 -Click on the job business title: Domestic Violence Deputy Bureau Chief -Click on "Apply Now" at the bottom of the posting Please submit a writing sample with your cover letter. Please be advised that we are not accepting phone calls, emails, or mailed correspondence related to resumes or job applications. Candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. The candidate selected for this position must be a resident of the City of New York or become a resident within 90 days of appointment. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. Sponsorship is not available for this position. ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (S - 30114 Qualifications 1. New York Bar admission. 2. Must be a New York State resident.

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