Assistant District Attorney, Human Trafficking Bureau
About The Position
The Human Trafficking Bureau seeks an ADA with felony trial experience to join the bureau. The position entails handling a vertical case load of felony cases and investigations involving the investigation and prosecution of sex and labor trafficking offenses against children and adults, felony crimes patronizing of minors for prostitution, organized crimes involving commercial sexual exploitation, kidnaping, rape, and other violent crimes as they relate to human trafficking, as well as sex offender registration related litigation. Applicants should have a strong interest in working with vulnerable crime victims who have experienced significant trauma and exploitation. In addition, applicants should have a desire to develop advanced investigative and trial skills and expertise in, trauma-informed interviewing techniques, traumatic bonding, long-term investigations and drafting search warrants.
Requirements
- J.D. degree
- Active member of the New York State bar in good standing
- At least 3 years of experience as a prosecutor
- United States citizenship
- New York State residency
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with victims of trauma, traumatic bonding, and sexual assaults including children and adolescents
- Trial experience with cases involving trauma and/or sex crimes, in addition to other general jury trial experience
- Training in trauma-informed interviewing techniques for victims of sexual assault and related crimes
- Experience in investigations, including but not limited to, drafting search warrants, cell site orders and analyzing recovered electronic data
- Comprehensive knowledge of crimes contained in Penal Law Articles 120, 130, 135, 230 and 263
Responsibilities
- Handling a vertical case load of felony cases and investigations involving the investigation and prosecution of sex and labor trafficking offenses against children and adults.
- Prosecuting felony crimes patronizing of minors for prostitution, organized crimes involving commercial sexual exploitation, kidnaping, rape, and other violent crimes as they relate to human trafficking.
- Handling sex offender registration related litigation.
- Working with vulnerable crime victims who have experienced significant trauma and exploitation.
- Developing advanced investigative and trial skills.
- Utilizing trauma-informed interviewing techniques.
- Addressing traumatic bonding.
- Conducting long-term investigations.
- Drafting search warrants.
Benefits
- Federal loan forgiveness programs
- State repayment assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
