Managerial Position, Public Corruption Bureau

Queens District Attorney's Office•Kew Gardens, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and accomplished prosecutor for a Managerial Position in our Public Corruption Bureau. The Public Corruption Bureau investigates and prosecutes crimes committed by public servants and other public officials. It also investigates allegations against civilians who attempt to subvert the integrity of public servants by offering bribes. The bureau investigates complaints from the public and works together with the New York City Police Department’s Internal Affairs Bureau, the State Grievance Committees, Appellate Division, the City Department of Investigation, and a host of other agencies on a state and federal level to safeguard the public from corruption allegations. The Public Corruption Bureau investigates allegations of: Criminal acts committed by police officers and law enforcement, Use of excessive force by police officers and law enforcement, Wrongdoing by licensed attorneys, Election fraud, Perjury.

Requirements

Extensive experience investigating and trying complex and challenging cases.
A record of successfully negotiating and dealing with the glare and pressure of intense media scrutiny.
J.D. degree.
Active member of the New York State bar in good standing.
At least 10 years post-J.D. experience.
Extensive experience in handling all aspects of criminal investigation and prosecution, especially referrals from NYPD/IAB and NYC Department of Investigations.
White-Collar experience.
Knowledge of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys.
Substantial felony jury trial experience.
Prior experience managing junior attorneys.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
United States citizenship is required upon commencement of employment.
New York State residency is required.

Responsibilities

Assist the Bureau Chief in running the day-to-day operations of the Public Corruption Bureau including management of ADAs and support professionals assigned to the bureau.
Monitor cases and interface with the court, defense bar, Assistant District Attorneys and other stakeholder agencies.
Advise ADAs on investigations, case management, grand jury presentations, hearings, trials, possible dispositions, sentencing and other matters.
Provide on call support 24-7 as rotational backup supervisor to on-call ADA’s and the Intake Bureau.
Manage a staff of senior assistants, including paralegals and detectives.