have a Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree from an ABA-accredited law school;
be a current New York State Bar member in good standing;
reside in New York State as of the effective date of employment with the NCDAO;
7+ years of practicing criminal law with felony trial experience;
have a strong work ethic; and
make a two-year commitment to employment at the NCDAO;
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop training programs to educate DA staff and law enforcement partners on hate crime statutes.
Liaise with law enforcement partners to establish a notification system pertaining to hate crime related incidents.
Work with the Office of Community Affairs and Office Immigrant Affairs in developing outreach programs to educate the public on hate crime statutes and explain hate crime reporting options.
Coordinate and attend meetings at schools, churches, synagogues, and community centers to discuss intricacies of hate crimes.
Handle all felony & misdemeanor-level hate crime cases from inception to disposition; serve as lead counsel at trial
Participate in on-call duties during the course of active hate crime investigations.
Job Benefits
As an ADA, you will receive the following benefits (waiting periods may apply):
13 paid holidays each year
Generous paid vacation, personal and sick days each year
Contributory medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
New York State Employees Retirement Plan
Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
Flexible benefits plans (pre-tax) for medical and child-care expenses
Childcare leave
Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union optional financial services
Salary is $133,082+ per year
Application Process
Lateral Applicants Will Complete 2 Rounds Of Interviews
Panel Interview with two supervisory Assistant District Attorneys from the Hiring Committee
Interview with the Chief Assistant District Attorney and the District Attorney, Anne T. Donnelly.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Law Practice
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