Assistant District Attorney Domestic Violence Bureau PROACT-DV Program
Assistant District Attorney Domestic Violence Bureau PROACT-DV Program
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$ 94000 - 113500
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Job Description:
The Queens County District Attorneys Domestic Violence Bureau prides itself on taking an innovative evidencebased approach in finding a balance between accountability for domestic abusers and safety for victims of intimate partner violence. We have an immediate opening for experienced Assistant District Attorneys to work on a proactive prearrest case enhancement program that prioritizes victim safety and allows us to identify and enhance the prosecution of highrisk domestic violence cases after a crime has occurred but before the offender is apprehended. ADAs working on this team will coordinate with responding officers domestic violence officers detectives and field intelligence officers to make sure that crucial evidence including surveillance video text messages voicemails and social media postings are preserved. They will also work with a team of analysts to interpret data from a variety of sources including the NYPD to help us focus and direct our efforts at prosecuting and suppressing domestic violence. Finally they will collaborate with our Crime Victim Assistance Program and partner agencies to ensure victim safety.
Responsibilities of an assistant in the program include:
- Investigating and enhancing highrisk cases including but not limited to Attempted Stalking Arson Burglary and Criminal Contempt domestic violence cases prior to the defendants arrest.
- Drafting charging documents securing order applications search warrants subpoenas and other legal documents as necessary.
- Presenting cases to the grand jury.
- Representing the District Attorney at Supreme Court arraignments pretrial hearings and bench and jury trials.
- Forging relationships with law enforcement and community partners.
- Collaborating with the NYPD Domestic Violence Unit Domestic Violence Prevention Officers Queens Family Justice Center partner agencies and the Crime Victim Assistance Program to increase victim safety prior to the defendants apprehension.
- Coordinating with Intelligence Analysts to review data concerning domestic violence incidents in Queens County including data provided by the NYPD and developing strategies to suppress domestic violence.
- Gathering discovery to ensure compliance with Article 245.
Qualifications: An interested applicant must possess a J.D. degree be an active member of the New York State bar in good standing and have relevant experience as a prosecutor. Preferred applicants should also have:
- Experience working with victims of domestic violence and/or experience handling prearrest investigations.
- Excellent casemanagement skills and experience handling a heavy caseload.
Salary will be commensurate with experience ranging from $94000 to $113500.
To apply please submit a resume and cover letter addressed to Counsel to the Chief Assistant District Attorney Vincent J. Carroll Jr. by clicking the link below.
Pursuant to Public Officers Law Section 31 United States citizenship is required of all Assistant District Attorneys upon commencement of their employment as is New York State residency.
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Employment Type
Full Time
