Domestic Violence Deputy Bureau Chief

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Supervision and management of the Domestic Violence Bureau.
• Supervising the complaint room, assisting with screening of new cases, review of complaints, charges and thorough investigation and paperwork by NYPD.
• Reviewing, assigning and conferencing cases with misdemeanor and felony ADAs.
• Supervising felony cases in the Grand Jury, training on appropriate witness preparation and Grand Jury practice as well as pre-indictment negotiations.
• Second seating hearing and trials, assisting ADAs in their hearing and trial preparation.
• Maintaining a high-level felony caseload, as assigned, within the Domestic Violence Bureau in compliance with agency policy, applicable law, and victim services standards.
• Attending meetings as a representative of the Domestic Violence Bureau and the office with NYPD, the Family Justic Center (FJC), criminal justice partners, outside agencies, and acting as a liaison therein on policy and specific issues.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Domestic Violence.

Qualifications

• New York Bar admission
• Must be a New York State resident

Prior Experience and 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

Benefits

• 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
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Reimbursement for the annual bar association and notary fees
• Pension plan through the New York City Employeesâ Retirement System (NYCERS)
• Deferred compensation plans - 401(k) and 457
• Professional development programs including in-house CLE courses

Work-Life Balance

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.

Minimum Requirements

• New York Bar admission
• 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