Managerial Position Animal Cruelty Prosecutions Unit
Managerial Position Animal Cruelty Prosecutions Unit
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$ 107091 - 158000
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Job Description
The Animal Cruelty Prosecutions Unit which works alongside the Domestic Violence Bureau in the Special ProsecutionsDivision is seeking candidates for a managerial position. The Unit is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all types of misdemeanor and felony animal cruelty cases. These cases involve nonverbal victims and forensic evidence and include the gross neglect and abandonment of household pets the intentional abuse injuring torturing or killing of animals and animal fighting.
Responsibilities include:
Maintain vertical caseload of animal cruelty cases
Prepare animal cruelty misdemeanor and felony complaints
Conduct hearings and trials
Supervise junior ADA handling animal cruelty cases
Attend all court appearances for animal cruelty cases
Advise and confer with NYPD Animal Cruelty Investigation Squad
Interface with ASPCA attorneys and forensic veterinarians
Assist ASPCA with security petition hearings
Draft search warrants and other investigative applications
Participate in and attend animal cruelty and animal protection trainings
Qualifications:
Minimum 6 years experience as a prosecutor in New York State
Extensive knowledge of NY Penal and Criminal Procedure Law
Strong desire to learn NY Agriculture & Markets Law and case law
Exceptional research and writing skills for addressing novel issues
Experience conducting longterm investigations
Proficiency with search warrants and other investigative tools
Felony jury trial experience
Experience in presenting cases to a grand jury
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Superior organizational multitasking and case management skills
Existing knowledge of a prosecutors discovery obligations
Title and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Salary Range: $107091 to $158000
Applicants should submit a resume as well as a cover letter addressed to Vincent J. Carroll Jr. Counsel to the Chief Assistant. Please apply through 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.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
