Assistant District Attorney, Felony Conferencing Bureau

The Felony Conferencing Bureau is seeking an Assistant District Attorney.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Appear and represent the entire office in the handling of the daily court calendars in various criminal and supreme court parts
• Effectively conference cases with ADA’s, judges, court attorneys and defense counsel
• Manage and complete court paperwork including OTP’s, Forfeiture, Restitution, Notices of Voted Indictment and Waivers of Appeal 
• Communicate daily with the Grand Jury Bureau with respect to 180.80 matters  
• Confirm the legality of all proposed pleas and sentences in advance of the calendar appearance
• Respond to bail applications
• Communicate and advocate on behalf of the office by making a full and accurate record of the proceeding
• Assist in the handling of Rendition and Extradition matters
• Supervise and train new ADA’s assigned to Supreme Court   

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 4 years post-J.D. experience. Applicants must also have:

• Extensive experience in handling all aspects of criminal prosecution
• Substantial court room experience
• Knowledge of New York Penal law, VTL and Criminal Procedure Law

Salary range from $94,000 to $134,000

Applicants should submit a resume as well as a cover letter addressed to Counsel to the Chief Assistant Vincent Carroll. Please apply through 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.

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