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Queens District Attorney's Office

Our FOIL and Civil Litigation Unit responds to Freedom of Information Law requests, civil subpoenas, inter-agency and in- and out-of-state law enforcement requests for records. The FCLU is the liaison with the New York City Law Department and coordinates representation of current and former ADAs for civil depositions related to State or Federal lawsuits.
 
Position Summary: 
We are seeking an attorney with three or more years of experience to work in the FOIL and Civil Litigation Unit.
 
Responsibilities include but not limited to: 
<ul>
<li>Assist in the day-to-day functioning of the FOIL and Civil Litigation Unit;</li>
<li>Respond to federal and state court subpoenas including the drafting of detailed privilege logs;</li>
<li>Respond to Article 78 petitions and appeals from Article 78 petitions related to the denial of records under the Freedom of Information Law;</li>
<li>Review FOIL determinations drafted by paralegals, review redactions to disclosable records, and draft and send out FOIL determinations in a timely manner;</li>
<li>Represent the Office at court appearances and/or oral arguments in response to civil subpoenas or in response to Art. 78 petitions related to FOIL requests;</li>
<li>Coordinate and assist the New York City Law Department in responding to discovery requests for civil suits alleging 1983 and Monell claims in state and/or federal court; and</li>
</ul>
Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>Have at least three years of experience as a New York State prosecutor;</li>
<li>Have strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to multi-task, comply with short deadlines, handle a high volume of cases, and be detail oriented;</li>
<li>Exhibit an ability to maintain confidentiality of information;</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, and have strong organization and project management skills;</li>
<li>Civil litigation experience is not required, but beneficial.</li>
</ul>
Salary commensurate with experience. Salary range $102,000 to $128,000
 
Pursuant to Public Officers Law Section 3(1), United States citizenship is required of all Assistant District Attorneys upon commencement of their employment, as is New York State residency.
 
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.
 
As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.

Assistant District Attorney: FOIL and Civil Litigation Unit

We are seeking a highly experienced and accomplished prosecutor for the Executive Assistant District Attorney in the Investigations Division which includes the Crimes Strategies, Frauds, Housing and Worker Protection, Human Trafficking, Major Economic Crimes, Public Corruption and Violent Criminal Enterprise Bureaus and the Forensic Accounting Unit. Detailed descriptions of the bureaus and subordinate units may be found at https://queensda.org/investigations/
 
The Executive Assistant District Attorney in the Investigations Division is responsible for the administration of approximately 120 Assistant District Attorneys and support staff. The division works closely with the District Attorney's Detective Bureau, the New York City Police Department and other city, state and federal agencies.
 
Qualifications: 
Interested applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the New York State Bar in good standing and have at least 20 years of post-J.D. experience.
 
Applicants must also have: 
<ul>
<li>Extensive management experience in a prosecutor's office.</li>
<li>Extensive experience in handling all aspects of complex criminal investigations and prosecutions.</li>
<li>White-Collar experience.</li>
<li>Substantial experience in grand jury practice.</li>
<li>Substantial felony jury trial experience.</li>
<li>Excellent writing skills and experience drafting and reviewing search warrant applications.</li>
<li>Experience in eavesdropping investigations preferred.</li>
<li>Experience in multi-agency investigations.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.</li>
</ul>
Salary: $220,000
 
To apply, please submit resume and a statement of interest to Vincent J. Carroll Jr., Counsel to the Chief Assistant District Attorney by clicking the link below.
 
Pursuant to Public Officers Law Section 3(1), United States citizenship is required of all Assistant District Attorneys upon commencement of their employment, as is New York State residency.
 
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.
 
As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.

Executive Assistant District Attorney, Investigations Division

We are seeking a highly experienced and accomplished prosecutor for a Bureau Chief position in our Special Victims Bureau.
 
The Special Victims Bureau investigates and prosecutes felony matters involving sexual assaults against adults and children, child physical abuse, and violence against the elderly.
 
Qualifications: Candidates should have extensive experience investigating and trying complex and challenging cases.
 
Interested applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the New York State bar in good standing and have at least 15 years post-J.D. experience. Applicants must also have:
 
<ul>
<li>Minimum 15 years of experience as a prosecutor.</li>
<li>Extensive jury trial experience with significant number of them involving special victims cases.</li>
<li>Exceptional interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Exceptional organizational skills.</li>
<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li>
<li>Experience at effectively managing a large team of attorneys and support staff.</li>
<li>Availability 24/7 to address emergencies and to support riders and backup riding supervisors.</li>
</ul>
Among the areas of expertise required: 
<ul>
<li>Expertise in all aspects of trials and complex litigation, including: mastery of the rules of evidence; multiple defendant cases; cooperating defendants; expert witnesses; Frye, Sirois, and Mosley hearings; suppression hearings generally; admission of and use of forensic evidence in investigations and at trial including DNA, medical findings, latent prints, and ballistics.</li>
<li>Expertise in forensic DNA, sexual assault evidence kit analyses, forensic toxicology, medical records, abusive head trauma in infants and toddlers, and competence in other forensic sciences including latent print analysis, ballistics, and electronic data analysis.</li>
<li>Expert knowledge of Brady/Giglio and discovery obligations.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of CPL 730 procedures, competency issues generally, and psychiatric defenses.</li>
<li>Comprehensive knowledge of and expertise in prosecuting: PL Art. 130 sex crimes, including elements, definitions, historical changes; PL Art. 263 sexual performance by a child crimes; PL Art. 120 child and elder assault crimes; and PL Art. 260 crimes involving endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person.</li>
<li>Comprehensive knowledge of SOLs applicable to PL Art. 130 crimes.</li>
<li>Expertise in assessing child witness swearability.</li>
<li>Trained in and extensive experience utilizing forensic experiential trauma interviewing techniques and forensic interviewing of children.</li>
<li>Comprehensive knowledge and experience in handling Sex Offender Registration Act risk assessment hearings, motions for modification, and related matters.</li>
<li>Familiarity with Child Advocacy Center operations and QDA multidisciplinary team membership duties and responsibilities.</li>
<li>Familiarity with SAFE examination protocols and operations at hospitals.</li>
<li>Experience managing multidisciplinary response to special victims cases including coordination of prosecutors, police, child protective services, medical treatment providers, victim advocates, and mental health counselors.</li>
<li>Experience as an instructor/presenter/professor/trainer on legal topics, particularly law and legal skills relevant to special victims cases.</li>
</ul>
Salary: 202,731
 
This position will require the ability to manage a staff of senior assistants, including paralegals and detectives, and to be always accessible to the District Attorney, Chief Assistant, and Executive of the Special Prosecutions Division.
 
To apply, please submit resume and a statement of interest to Vincent J. Carroll Jr., Counsel to the Chief Assistant District Attorney by clicking the link below.
 
Pursuant to Public Officers Law Section 3(1), United States citizenship is required of all Assistant District Attorneys upon commencement of their employment, as is New York State residency.
 
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.
 
As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.

Bureau Chief, Special Victims Bureau

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