• Domestic Violence Deputy Bureau Chief

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    RICHMOND COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

    The men and women of the Richmond County District Attorney’s office work each day in partnership with Law Enforcement and the people of Staten Island to pursue justice for victims of crime, to prevent crime in all its forms, and to promote the safety and well-being of all citizens of our Borough.

    THE ROLE

    The Richmond County District Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced Assistant District Attorney who will share the same dedication, commitment, and passion to the agency’s mission as all our RCDA employees.

    Under the general supervision of the Chief of Domestic Violence Bureau, the selected candidates’ duties are as follows but not limited to:

    - Supervision and management of the Domestic Violence Bureau.

     

    - Supervising the complaint room, assisting with screening of new cases, review of complaints, charges and thorough investigation and paperwork by NYPD.

     

    - Reviewing, assigning and conferencing cases with misdemeanor and felony ADAs.

     

    - Supervising felony cases in the Grand Jury, training on appropriate witness preparation and Grand Jury practice as well as pre-indictment negotiations.

     

    - Second seating hearing and trials, assisting ADAs in their hearing and trial preparation.

     

    - Maintaining a high-level felony caseload, as assigned, within the Domestic Violence Bureau in compliance with agency policy, applicable law, and victim services standards.

     

    - Attending meetings as a representative of the Domestic Violence Bureau and the office with NYPD, the Family Justic Center (FJC), criminal justice partners, outside agencies, and acting as a liaison therein on policy and specific issues.

     

    - Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Domestic Violence.

    WORK-LIFE BALANCE

    At RCDA we believe in a healthy work life balance, which is why we embrace the flexibility of coming to work in person and the opportunity to work from home. Fostering a culture of wellness and self-care, we also acknowledge our managers who work a significant number of hours within a two-week period with DA certificates, allowing them a day off without having to use their accrued leave.

    BENEFITS

    RCDA provides extensive benefits packages:

    - Free city-wide health plan option.

     

    - 5 weeks of annual leave; 12 days of sick leave; and 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.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    1. New York Bar admission

    2. Must be a New York State resident.

    PREFERRED SKILLS

    - Supervisory experience and foreign language skills a plus;

     

    - At least 6 - 10 years’ experience in prosecuting felonies;

     

    - Strong analytical, organizational, written and oral communication skills;

     

    - Resourcefulness and ability to work independently and as part of a team

     

    CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Assistant District Attorney

     

    SALARY RANGE: $140,000 - $175,000, Commensurate with experience; full NYC benefits package

     

    APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

    TO APPLY: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NYC JOBS WEBSITE

    City Employees – Click here and log in to ESS.

     

    Non-City Employees – Go to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/

     

    - Search for job ID number: 763431

     

    - Click on the job business title: Domestic Violence Deputy Bureau Chief

     

    - Click on “Apply Now” at the bottom of the posting

     

    Please submit a writing sample with your cover letter.

     

    Please be advised that we are not accepting phone calls, emails, or mailed correspondence related to resumes or job applications. Candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

     

    The candidate selected for this position 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.

     

    The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

    ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (S - 30114

    Qualifications

    1. New York Bar admission.

    2. Must be a New York State resident.

     

    Additional Information

     

    The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

     

    Salary Min: $140,000.00

     

    Salary Max: $167,610.00