Description:

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