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 that include, but are not limited to: 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 QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a New York State resident. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

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

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr DISTRICT ATTORNEY RICHMOND COU