Special Victims Assistant District Attorney – Richmond County Richmond County District Attorney[...]

NYC Job Posting ID #682893

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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.

• Manage a caseload that includes post-arrest prosecutions and pre-arrest investigations.
• Perform institutional assignments on a rotational basis, such as supervising weekend / night complaint draw-ups, covering court calendars, and felony duty.

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.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave (increasing to 12 weeks effective April 1, 2024)
• 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.

LOAN FORGIVENESS

The federal government provides student loans forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees.

Working with the Staten Island District Attorney’s Office qualifies you as a public service employee, which forgives the remaining balance on your direct loans after you’ve reached a certain number of qualifying payments (most people use this to forgive school loans)! Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements : Public Service Loan Forgiveness Federal Student Aid

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• New York Bar admission
• 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

$115,000 $145,000, 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 : 682893
• Click on the job business title : Assistant District Attorney
• Click on Apply Now at the bottom of the posting

Please submit a writing sample with your cover letter.

Please be advised only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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.

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