We are seeking a highly experienced and accomplished prosecutor for a management position in Felony Trial Bureau IV. Candidates should have experience prosecuting and investigating major felony cases.
Our Felony Trial Bureaus are responsible for prosecuting a variety of felony offenses including attempted murders, robberies, burglaries, gun possessions, assaults, arsons, vehicular homicides and driving while intoxicated as a felony, as well as auto thefts and street level drug sales. The cases are handled vertically so responsibilities of management in the trial bureaus include overseeing grand jury practice, case enhancement, investigation, negotiations, and trial practice.
This position will require the ability to assist the Bureau Chief in managing a staff of Assistant District Attorneys, as well as paralegals and detectives. The position includes the responsibility of second-seating ADAs in court for hearings and trials. Candidates should be prepared to work extensive hours and be available on nights and weekends for occasional notifications, crime scene responses and consultation with ADAs, executive management and investigators,
Qualifications: Interested applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the New York State bar in good standing and have at least 8 years post-J.D. experience. Applicants must also have:
- Extensive experience in handling all aspects of criminal investigation and prosecution.
- Substantial grand jury and felony jury trial experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Prior experience managing attorneys preferred.
Amongst the areas of expertise/mastery required:
- Grand Jury practice
- Discovery compliance
- Search warrant drafting and litigation
- Pre-trial litigation involving the 4th, 5th, and 6th amendments to the Constitution.
- Articles 125, 265 & the law on justification; Article 120: Assault and other offenses; Article 140: Burglary and Related offenses; Article 160: Robbery; Article 150: Arson
- Mental health defenses
- Forensic evidence, including DNA, ballistics, and fingerprint analysis; electronic/digital evidence
Both title and salary will be commensurate with experience. The salary range is from $165,000 to $190,00.
Applicants should submit a resume as well as a cover letter addressed to Vincent J. Carroll Jr, Counsel to the Chief Assistant District Attorney. Please submit through the link below.
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t 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.
