Bureau Chief, Intake and Assessments Bureau

Queens District Attorney's Office•Kew Gardens, NY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and accomplished prosecutor for a Bureau Chief position in our Intake and Assessments Bureau [“Intake”]. The Bureau Chief manages and supervises attorneys and support staff assessing and analyzing charges at the arrest stage of a criminal prosecution.

Requirements

J.D. degree
Active member of the New York State bar in good standing for at least ten years
Ability to manage a staff of senior assistants, including paralegals and detectives
Always accessible to the District Attorney, Chief Assistant, and Executive of the Criminal Practice and Policy Division
Demonstrated experience assisting junior assistants and trial prep assistants in case analysis and enhancement
Demonstrated experience in training, interacting and/or liaising with other law enforcement agencies
Felony jury trial experience
Extensive knowledge of the New York Penal and Criminal Procedure Law
Strong knowledge of criminal justice reform, with a vision on how to expand the role of the Intake and Assessment Bureau
Thorough working knowledge of the Intake and Arraignment process
Demonstrated ability to work and respond in a high-volume fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Superior organizational skills
United States citizenship is required
New York State residency is required

Responsibilities

Supervising and managing Intake attorneys and support staff
Training Intake attorneys and support staff on standards and burdens of proof; and complaint drafting
Training Intake attorneys in best practices to enhance overall job performance including investigatory, trial advocacy and litigation skills and application of the highest ethical standards
Supporting the professional development of TPA/Paralegals by implementing training programs for new TPA/Paralegals and ongoing training for senior TPA/Paralegals
Providing direct and ongoing supervision to TPA/Paralegals
Monitoring individual performance and drafting performance evaluations
Overseeing short and long term projects
Interfacing and troubleshooting as necessary with other agencies and groups including NYPD, Corporation Counsel, medical care providers, defense providers and counterparts at other district attorneys’ offices
Generating policy and statistical reports on bail applications
Maintaining weekly schedule of Intake attorneys and support staff
Maintaining timekeeping records
Performing other relevant duties as determined by management.