Criminal Court Deputy Bureau Chief

RICHMOND COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

The men and women of the Richmond County District Attorney's office work each day in partnership with Law Enforcement and the people of Staten Island to pursue justice for victims of crime, to prevent crime in all its forms, and to promote the safety and well-being of all citizens of our Borough.

THE ROLE

The Richmond County District Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced Assistant District Attorney who will share the same dedication, commitment, and passion to the agency's mission as all our RCDA employees.

WORK LIFE BALANCE

At RCDA we believe in a healthy work life balance, which is why we embrace the flexibility of coming to work in person and the opportunity to work from home. Fostering a culture of wellness and self-care, we also acknowledge our managers who work a significant number of hours within a two-week period with DA certificates, allowing them a day off without having to use their accrued leave.

BENEFITS

RCDA provides extensive benefits packages:

• Free city-wide health plan option

• 5 weeks of annual leave; 12 days of sick leave; and thirteen paid holidays annually.

• Management Benefits Fund, which provides comprehensive dental and vision coverage, access to free life insurance, and gym reimbursement.

• 6 weeks of paid parental leave (increasing to 12 weeks effective April 1, 2024)

• Reimbursement for the annual bar association and notary fees.

• Pension plan through the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS).

• Deferred compensation plans

• 401(k) and 457.

• Professional development programs including in-house CLE courses.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Supervisory experience and foreign language skills a plus;

• At least 6 - 10 years' experience in prosecuting felonies;

• Strong analytical, organizational, written and oral communication skills;

• Resourcefulness and ability to work independently and as part of a team

TO APPLY: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NYC JOBS WEBSITE

City Employees

• Click here and log in to ESS.

Non-City Employees

• Go to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/

• Search for job ID number: 635429

• Click on the job business title: Criminal Court Deputy Bureau Chief

• Click on "Apply Now" at the bottom of the posting

Please submit a writing sample with your cover letter.

Please be advised only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

The candidate selected for this position must be a resident of the City of New York or become a resident within 90 days of appointment.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Minimum Qualifications

1.New York Bar admission

2.Must be a New York State resident.

Preferred Skills

• Supervisory experience and foreign language skills a plus

• At least 6 - 10 years' experience in prosecuting felonies

• Strong analytical, organizational, written and oral communication skills

• Resourcefulness and ability to work independently and as part of a team

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.