Managerial Position, Criminal Court Bureau

Job description

Managerial Position, Criminal Court Bureau

Title: Managerial Position, Criminal Court Bureau

Location: Kew Gardens, NY

Department: Legal

Job Type: Managerial

Job Description: We are seeking a manager in the Queens District Attorney's Criminal Court Bureau ("CC") who will manage and supervise attorneys and support staff during the prosecution of misdemeanor cases. The Manager's responsibilities include:

Overseeing and managing part supervisors

Supervising and training CC attorneys and support staff regarding protocols and procedures

Conducting legal training for CC attorneys in best practices to enhance overall job performance including investigatory, trial advocacy and litigation skills and application of the highest ethical standards

Second seating new attorneys on hearings and bench and jury trials

Scheduling court assignments for legal and support staff members

Maintaining reports and analyzing statistics including dispositions, plea rates, discovery certification rates and bureau index crime resolution rates

Interfacing and troubleshooting as necessary with other agencies and groups including judges and other court staff, NYPD, Corporation Counsel, medical care providers, defense providers and counterparts at other district attorneys' offices.

Qualifications: An interested applicant 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 of experience as a prosecutor. Applicants should also have:

Felony jury trial experience

Demonstrated experience supervising junior assistants and trial prep assistants in case analysis and enhancement

Ability to work non-traditional/evening hours to supervise ADAs working past 5:00 PM

Demonstrated experience in training, interacting and/or liaising with other law enforcement agencies

Comprehensive knowledge of crimes contained in NY Penal and Criminal Procedure Laws

Strong knowledge of criminal justice reform, with an emphasis on discovery requirements

Thorough working knowledge of the NYC Criminal Court

Demonstrated ability to work and respond in a high-volume fast-paced environment

Prior management or teaching experience

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Superior organizational skills

Both title and salary will be commensurate with experience. Titles include Section Chief, Assistant Deputy Bureau Chief and Deputy Bureau Chief. Salary range is from $160,000 to $190,000.

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. As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/student loans.

Worksite address

kew gardens, NY, 11415, US

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