Assistant District Attorney

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 wellbeing of all citizens of our Borough. THE ROLE The Richmond County District Attorney’s Office is seeking admitted attorneys, law graduates who have passed the New York State Bar and are awaiting admission, or who are approaching their last year of law school and preparing to take the New York State Bar Examination to perform prosecutorial duties in our Criminal Court Bureau. RESPONSIBILITIES Screening new arrests and drafting accusatory instruments in the RCDA complaint room. Prosecuting misdemeanor cases including DWI, assault, drug offenses, petit larceny, weapons possession, criminal mischief, VTL offenses, etc. Representing the District Attorney at arraignments, calendar calls, misdemeanor hearings, and trials. Participating in ongoing training in criminal law, criminal procedure, and trial advocacy and skills. 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 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 Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS). Deferred compensation plans – 401(k) and 457. Professional development programs including in‑house CLE courses. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Must be a New York State resident. Must hold or be ready to obtain a New York State Bar license. Civil Service Title: Assistant District Attorney Salary Range: $85,000 – $90,000 with full NYC benefits package. New York City residency is required within 90 days of appointment. 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 on any legally protected status or characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr