Assistant District Attorney
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. Under the general supervision of the Chief of Criminal Court Bureau, the selected candidates’ specific duties will include screening new arrests and drafting accusatory instruments in the RCDA complaint room, prosecuting misdemeanor cases, representing the District Attorney at arraignments, calendar calls, misdemeanor hearings, and trials, and participating in ongoing training in criminal law, criminal procedure, and trial advocacy and skills.
Requirements
- Must be a New York State resident.
- 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.
- 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.
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
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
