Assistant District Attorney (Admitted Attorney - Major Financial Frauds Bureau)

Description

The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office is currently seeking an experienced, practicing attorney for its Major Financial Frauds Bureau.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Have passed the NYS Bar Examination and be admitted to the practice of law in NYS, in good standing, prior to submitting an application;
• Reside in New York State as of the effective date of employment with the NCDAO;
• Have at least five (5) years of experience in handling all aspects of criminal investigation and prosecution, including significant long-term investigations experience, as well as grand jury and felony jury trial experience (drafting eavesdropping and search warrants preferred);
• Have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills;
• Have strong organizational and analytical abilities;
• Make a two-year commitment to employment at the NCDAO.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting all phases of criminal prosecution, from investigation through trial;
• Preparing and filing accusatory instruments, handling discovery, writing and responding to motions;
• Interviewing victims, witnesses (including financial professionals and subject matter experts), and law enforcement personnel;
• Conducting grand jury presentations, hearings and trials;
• Evaluating cases to formulate and negotiate appropriate dispositions;
• Conferencing cases with defense counsel and judges;
• Investigating cases using various types of legal process (e.g., subpoenas and court orders);
• Reviewing financial records, banking documents, tax returns, digital evidence and other complex documentary evidence;
• Collaborating with forensic accountants, NCDA’s investigators, the NCPD and Nassau County’s local police departments, as well as a variety of local, state and federal law enforcement partners.

Job 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 plan for medical and child-care expenses;
• Childcare leave;
• Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union optional financial services;
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience: $93,000 to $179,000.

Application Process

Lateral applicants will complete 2 rounds of interviews:

• Panel Interview with two supervisory Assistant District Attorneys from the Hiring Committee;
• Interview with the Chief Assistant District Attorney and the District Attorney, Anne T. Donnelly.

The pay range for this role is:

• $93,000 to $179,000 USD per year (Mineola, NY)