Nassau County District Attorney · 18 hours ago
Assistant District Attorney (Admitted Attorney - Appeals Bureau)
Mineola, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $163K/yr
3+ years expThe Nassau County District Attorney's Office investigates and prosecutes violations of state and local criminal statutes occurring within Nassau County. The Appeals Bureau is seeking experienced attorneys with superior writing skills to handle appeals and post-judgment motions, advising on legal issues and establishing legal precedents in criminal law.
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Responsibilities
Researching, writing and arguing briefs in intermediate appellate courts and the NYS Court of Appeals addressing issues of criminal and constitutional law
Answering collateral post-conviction motions seeking vacatur of convictions under Article 440 of the Criminal Procedure Law; conducting evidentiary hearings related to these motions
Answering petitions for writs of habeas corpus filed in federal court, and briefing and arguing appeals arising from such cases in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Counseling ADAs throughout the Office on questions of law arising at pre-trial, trial, and sentencing stages
Reviewing adverse decisions for potential People’s appeals; researching, briefing, and arguing such appeals
Conducting conviction integrity reviews of post-conviction cases whenever such treatment is warranted
Litigating specialized civil proceedings, including state habeas corpus and Article 78 petitions; and
Engaging in motion practice related to all stages of the appellate process
Qualification
Required
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
Have 3+ years of practicing criminal law or conducting appellate work
Have a strong work ethic
Pay scrupulous attention to deadlines
Make a two-year commitment to employment at the NCDAO
Preferred
Prior experience as an appellate attorney or equivalent work experience is strongly preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Nassau County District Attorney
Nassau County District Attorney investigates and prosecutes violations of local and state criminal laws.
201-500 employees
Funding
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