Deputy Bureau Chief Intake and Assessments Bureau Days/Evenings
Queens District Attorney's Office•Kew Gardens, NY
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Intake and Assessments Bureau (“IAB”) at the Queens District Attorney’s office is considering candidates for the hybrid position of Day/Evening Deputy Bureau Chief. This Deputy Chief’s work week will include both days and nights in a schedule to be determined. The Intake and Assessment Bureau (“IAB”) 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
- At least 7 years post-J.D. experience
- 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 upon commencement of employment
- New York State residency is required upon commencement of employment
Responsibilities
- Supervising and managing IAB attorneys and support staff
- Training IAB attorneys and support staff on standards and burdens of proof; and complaint drafting
- Training IAB 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 IAB attorneys and support staff
- Maintaining timekeeping records
- Performing other relevant duties as determined by management.
Benefits
- Federal loan forgiveness programs
- State repayment assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
