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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:
- Manage a caseload that includes post plea compliance on cases in drug court, mental health court and other diversion programs, as well as post-arrest prosecutions and pre-arrest investigations.
- Handle daily treatment court calendars in Criminal and Supreme Court, participate in compliance conferences with defense counsel and the Court, assist with negotiation of case dispositions.
- Present cases to the grand jury, prepare discovery on cases assigned, conduct pre-trial hearings, and trials.
- 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.
- 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 3 - 6 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: $110,000 - $120,000, 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: 692732
- 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.

1. New York Bar admission
2. Must be a New York State resident.

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.