Assistant District Attorney

City of New York • New York, NY

5d • $85,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Richmond County District Attorney’s Office is seeking admitted attorneys, law graduates who have passed the New York State Bar and are awaiting admission, or who are approaching their last year of law school and preparing to take the New York State Bar Examination to perform prosecutorial duties in our Criminal Court Bureau. The men and women of the Richmond County District Attorney’s office work each day in partnership with Law Enforcement and the people of Staten Island to pursue justice for victims of crime, to prevent crime in all its forms, and to promote the safety and wellbeing of all citizens of our Borough.

Requirements

• Must be a New York State resident.
• Must be admitted to the New York State Bar, or be a law graduate who has passed the New York State Bar and is awaiting admission, or be approaching your last year of law school and preparing to take the New York State Bar Examination.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Screening new arrests and drafting accusatory instruments in the RCDA complaint room.
• Prosecuting misdemeanor cases that include, but are not limited to: DWI, assault, drug offenses, petit larceny, weapons possession, criminal mischief, VTL offenses, etc.
• Representing the District Attorney at arraignments, calendar calls, misdemeanor hearings, and trials.
• Participate in ongoing training in criminal law, criminal procedure, and trial advocacy and skills.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level