Assistant District Attorney (Admitted Attorney - County Court Trial Bureau)

The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office is currently seeking experienced, practicing attorneys for its County Court Trial Bureau.  The District Attorney's County Court Trial Bureau is responsible for the prosecution of a broad range of felony-level criminal cases.
Nassau County has been ranked #1 in the nation for public safety for 5 consecutive editions of U.S. News & World Report's "Healthiest Communities" edition. This distinction is not a coincidence – it is the direct result of the superb work of the talented, well-trained prosecutors at the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office.
With more than 230 lawyers and a total staff of more than 450, the Nassau County DA’s Office is one of the largest DA’s Offices in the country.  Because of our proximity to New York City, we enjoy a unique blend of suburban idyll (miles of oceanfront beaches, hundreds of parks and award-winning schools) and easy access to NYC’s robust cultural, nightlife and restaurant scenes.
Members of our legal staff are provided with training, mentorship and ongoing opportunities for professional development. In our collegial and collaborative environment, Assistant District Attorneys cultivate a professional home within the world of criminal justice and enjoy a rewarding and exciting position as a prosecutor.  Our diverse staff of Assistant District Attorneys is recruited and selected from a competitive pool of applicants nationwide. Our prosecutors bring with them passion and talent for courtroom advocacy and litigation, a commitment to pursuing justice and the ability to provide support to crime victims in need. Our Assistants choose to work in Nassau County because of its safety and vibrancy, and their personal dedication to preserving that environment for all its residents.
Qualifications and Requirements
All lateral candidates for the County Court Trial Bureau must:

• Have passed the NYS Bar Examination and be admitted to the practice of law in NYS, in good standing, prior to submitting an application;
  
• Reside in New York as of the effective date of employment with the NCDAO;
  
• Have at least four (4) years of experience in handling all aspects of criminal investigation and prosecution, including grand jury presentations, warrants, and felony jury trial experience;
  
• Have exceptional interpersonal, organizational, analytical and communication skills;
  
• Make a two-year commitment to employment at the NCDAO.
  Duties and Responsibilities:
  Day to day life for an ADA in the County Court Trial Bureau requires organized management of an active criminal caseload, which includes:
  
• conducting grand jury presentations, hearings and trials;
  
• handling witness preparation;
  
• engaging in discovery;
  
• writing and responding to motions;
  
• evaluating cases to formulate and negotiate appropriate dispositions;
  
• conferencing cases with defense counsel and judges;
  
• making court appearances pertaining to all phases of litigation; and
  
• collaborating with the NCPD and Nassau County's local police departments, as well as a variety of local, state and federal law enforcement partners.
  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 plan for medical and child-care expenses;
  
• Childcare leave;
  
• Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union optional financial services;
  Competitive annual salary, commensurate with

experience:

• $97,535 to $137,316
  Application Process
  Lateral applicants will complete 2 rounds of interviews:
  1.
• Panel Interview with two supervisory Assistant District Attorneys from the Hiring Committee
  2.
• Interview with the Chief Assistant District Attorney and the District Attorney, Anne T.
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