Director, Intergovernmental Affairs and Policy

Queens District Attorney's Office•Kew Gardens, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director coordinates and strengthens the District Attorney's interaction and relationship with city, state and federal levels of government, elected officials, and outside agencies and coordinates our efforts regarding policy considerations affecting the Queens District Attorney’s Office.

Requirements

Must be an attorney with at least ten years supervisory or management experience
Should have felony trial experience as a prosecutor, and experience collaborating with law enforcement and other governmental agencies.
Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Must possess thorough understanding of the prosecutor’s obligations.
United States citizenship is required upon commencement of employment.
New York State residency is required.

Responsibilities

Serve as an office-wide resource for pending and enacted criminal justice related bills and provide periodic legislative updates to the District Attorney and office staff
Prepare a mid-year and annual legislative report for officewide distribution
Prepare reports on bills of interest and monitor legislation of particular concern or interest
Monitor notices of criminal justice related hearings at state and city levels, make recommendations regarding participation, and prepare/coordinate written testimony on behalf of the District Attorney
Supervise the production of QDA’s Brave Justice Annual Report and assist in coordination of annual Legislative Breakfast meeting
Assist with the implementation of new protocols and projects at the request of the District Attorney and the Chief Assistant
Conduct research on policy issues to advance the District Attorney’s agenda
Serve as point of contact for outside offices and agencies
Serve on various interagency committees as required
Prepare briefings for the District Attorney’s meetings/events
Assist elected officials and their staff with constituent concerns