Criminal Law - Prosecution Attorney in Yorktown Heights, NY

Government

Yorktown Heights, NY

Criminal Law - Prosecution Attorney in Yorktown Heights, NY

Attorney

5-10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Assistant District Attorney - Trials & Investigations Division

Job Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of multi-disciplinary felony matters while adhering to strict statutory deadlines.
- Present cases to the Grand Jury and prosecute felony trials in Superior Court, including all responsibilities such as discovery, certification of case readiness, witness preparation, motion practice, and courtroom litigation.
- Conduct proactive investigations of pre-arrest criminal matters and perform post-arrest analysis, research, and review of charged cases.
- Draft various applications for court authorization, including retrospective and prospective tracking orders, pen registers, and search warrants for physical locations, electronic devices, and social media platforms.
- Collaborate and confer regularly with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners.
- Appear in Superior Court both in person and virtually to handle any and all court proceedings.
- Staff court calendars and participate in periodic on-call/after-hours duty.
- Exercise good judgment and maintain strong ethics in all professional activities.

Education and Experience Information:
Applicants should have extensive experience presenting a variety of cases to the Grand Jury and possess felony jury trial experience. Proactive investigative skills are essential, with a preference for candidates experienced in conducting investigations that implement electronic surveillance methods into diverse criminal activities. Candidates should also possess extensive writing experience, excellent presentation and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Salary Information:
- Assistant District Attorney (ADA): $101, - $143,
- Senior Assistant District Attorney (Sr. ADA): $145, - $152,

The organization provides continuing legal education for all assistants. The Office of the District Attorney is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

May 21, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
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