Managerial Position, Intake and Assessments Bureau

Job Description: The Intake and Assessments Bureau ("IAB") at the Queens District Attorney's office is considering candidates to join our Bureau in a managerial position. The Intake and Assessment Bureau ("IAB") manages and supervises attorneys and support staff assessing and analyzing charges at the arrest stage of a criminal prosecution. The level of the position will depend upon the experience of the person selected. The responsibilities for this position include:

• Supervising and managing IAB attorneys and support staff
• Training IAB attorneys and support staff on standards and burdens of proof; and complaint drafting
• Training IAB attorneys in best practices to enhance overall job performance including investigatory, trial advocacy and litigation skills and application of the highest ethical standards
• Supporting the professional development of TPA/Paralegals by implementing training programs for new TPA/Paralegals and ongoing training for senior TPA/Paralegals
• Providing direct and ongoing supervision to TPA/Paralegals
• Monitoring individual performance and drafting performance evaluations
• Overseeing short and long term projects
• Interfacing and troubleshooting as necessary with other agencies and groups including NYPD, Corporation Counsel, medical care providers, defense providers and counterparts at other district attorneys' offices
• Generating policy and statistical reports on bail applications
• Maintaining weekly schedule of IAB attorneys and support staff
• Maintaining timekeeping records
• Performing other relevant duties as determined by management.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including some nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications: An interested applicant must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the New York State bar in good standing. Applicants should also have:

• Demonstrated experience advising junior assistants and trial prep assistants in case analysis and enhancement
• Demonstrated experience in training, interacting and/or liaising with other law enforcement agencies
• Felony jury trial experience
• Extensive knowledge of the New York Penal and Criminal Procedure Law
• Strong knowledge of criminal justice reform, with a vision on how to expand the role of the Intake and Assessment Bureau
• Thorough working knowledge of the Intake and Arraignment process
• Demonstrated ability to work and respond in a high-volume fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Superior organizational skills

Both day and evening positions are available.

Salary and title will be commensurate with experience. Salary range from $106,000 to $180,000.

Applications should include a cover letter and resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Counsel to the

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