Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Kew Gardens, NY

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Kew Gardens, NY

Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Kew Gardens, NY

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Min 4 yrs required

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Organization: Queens County District Attorney’s Office
Job Title: Assistant District Attorney: Cold Case Unit - Homicide Bureau
Experience: At least 4 years . experience
Salary Range: $96, to $140,

The Queens County District Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced prosecutor to join their Cold Case Unit in the Homicide Bureau. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging and complex cases, using cutting-edge forensic testing and investigative techniques to bring justice to victims and their families. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusivity, and offers the potential for federal loan forgiveness and state repayment assistance programs for employees.

Key Responsibilities:
- Investigate and prosecute cold case homicides and unidentified remains cases
- Work with various law enforcement agencies to enhance and solve challenging cases
- Maintain a caseload of cold case investigations and indictments
- Interview witnesses, experts, and police officers
- Review cases for potential DNA or forensic testing
- Coordinate with medical examiner's office and other agencies for testing and leads
- Draft legal documents such as subpoenas and search warrants
- Conduct grand jury presentations
- Conduct or assist with trials, depending on experience level
- Treat family members of victims with compassion and kindness

Qualifications:
- . degree and active membership in the New York State bar
- At least 4 years . experience
- Grand jury and felony trial experience
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Experience with investigating and/or litigating violent crime cases, including the use of DNA and forensic science
- Excellent case-management and multitasking abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with various agencies and families of victims

Salary and Application:
- Salary range of $96, to $140,
- Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter
- United States citizenship and New York State residency are required for employment
- The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity
- Potential for federal loan forgiveness and state repayment assistance programs for employees

H1: Join the Queens County District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney in the Cold Case Unit.
H2: Seeking Experienced Prosecutor for Cold Case Unit - Homicide Bureau

- Work on challenging and complex cold case homicides and unidentified remains cases
- Use cutting-edge forensic testing and investigative techniques
- Bring justice to victims and their families
- Committed to diversity and inclusivity
- Potential for federal loan forgiveness and state repayment assistance programs for employees
- Must have . degree and be an active member of New York State bar
- At least 4 years . experience required
- Salary range of $96, to $140,
- Submit resume and cover letter through provided link
- United States citizenship and New York State residency required
- Equal opportunity employer
- Grand jury and felony trial experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills necessary
- Experience with violent crime cases and forensic science preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required for working with various agencies and families of victims.