Bureau Chief, Intake and Assessments Bureau
Queens District Attorney's Office · New York, New York, United States · 2 wk ago
Marketing$212k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Supervising and managing Intake attorneys and support staff
- Training Intake attorneys and support staff on standards and burdens of proof; and complaint drafting
- Training Intake 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
- Making 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 Intake 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 interest in a J.D. degree and being an active member of the New York State bar in good standing for at least ten years
- Demonstrated experience assisting 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
Pay
$212,000