Criminal Law - Prosecution Attorney in Hempstead, NY

Government

Hempstead, NY

Criminal Law - Prosecution Attorney in Hempstead, NY

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

Assistant District Attorney (Admitted Attorney - Litigation Division)

Title: Assistant District Attorney (Admitted Attorney - Litigation Division)

Job Responsibilities:
The role of an Assistant District Attorney (ADA) in the Litigation Division at the organization involves managing an active criminal caseload. The responsibilities include preparing and filing legal pleadings, handling discovery processes, and briefing and arguing motions. ADAs are expected to conduct witness preparation, present cases to grand juries, and handle hearings and trials. They must evaluate cases to formulate and negotiate appropriate dispositions and conference cases with defense counsel and judges. Making court appearances related to all phases of litigation is a key aspect of the job. Additionally, ADAs collaborate with the Nassau County Police Department and other local, state, and federal law enforcement partners.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for this position must have passed the New York State Bar Examination and be admitted to practice law in New York State in good standing before submitting an application. They must reside in New York State as of the effective date of employment with the organization. A minimum of five years of experience in handling all aspects of criminal investigation and prosecution is required, including significant grand jury and felony jury trial experience. Candidates should possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational and analytical abilities, and must commit to a two-year employment period with the organization.

Salary Information:
The annual salary for this position ranges from $93,000 to $163,000.

Job Benefits:
Assistant District Attorneys in this position receive various benefits, which may be subject to waiting periods. These benefits include 13 paid holidays each year, generous paid vacation, personal and sick days, and contributory medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their dependents. The position also offers enrollment in the New York State Employees Retirement Plan, an optional Deferred Compensation Plan, a flexible benefits plan for medical and child-care expenses, childcare leave, and optional financial services through the Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union.

Application Process:
Lateral applicants for this position will undergo two rounds of interviews. The first is a panel interview with two supervisory Assistant District Attorneys from the Hiring Committee. The second interview is with the Chief Assistant District Attorney and the District Attorney, Anne T. Donnelly.

This job offers a rewarding and exciting opportunity for experienced attorneys to engage in criminal justice advocacy within a supportive and collaborative environment.