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Queens District Attorney's Office · 1 day ago

Assistant District Attorney, Domestic Violence Bureau, PROACT-DV Program

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$102K/yr - $124K/yr

The Queens District Attorney's Office is seeking experienced Assistant District Attorneys for its Domestic Violence Bureau. The role focuses on enhancing the prosecution of high-risk domestic violence cases while prioritizing victim safety and involves collaboration with law enforcement and community partners.

AdviceLegalProfessional ServicesTraining

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Investigating and enhancing high-risk cases including, but not limited to Attempted Murder, Stalking, Assault, Arson, Burglary and Criminal Contempt domestic violence cases prior to the defendant’s arrest

Drafting charging documents, securing order applications, search warrants, subpoenas, and other legal documents, as necessary

Presenting cases to the grand jury

Representing the District Attorney at Supreme Court arraignments, pre-trial hearings, and bench and jury trials

Forging relationships with law enforcement and community partners

Collaborating with the NYPD Domestic Violence Unit, Domestic Violence Prevention Officers, Queens Family Justice Center partner agencies, and the Crime Victim Assistance Program to increase victim safety prior to the defendant’s apprehension

Coordinating with Intelligence Analysts to review data concerning domestic violence incidents in Queens County, including data provided by the NYPD, and developing strategies to suppress domestic violence

Gathering discovery to ensure compliance with Article 245