Queens District Attorney's Office · 6 days ago
Assistant District Attorney: Cold Case Unit - Homicide Bureau
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$107K/yr - $150K/yr
4+ years expThe Queens County District Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced prosecutor to work in its Cold Case Unit in the Homicide Bureau. The role involves investigating and prosecuting cold case homicides and unidentified remains cases, collaborating with various agencies to enhance and solve complex cases.
AdviceLegalProfessional ServicesTraining
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Working with various NYPD and QDA squads to enhance and solve challenging and complex cold case homicides and to identify human remains cases
Maintaining a caseload of cold case investigations and indictments
Interviewing witnesses, relevant experts and police officers
Reviewing cold case homicides and unidentified remains cases to determine if DNA or other advanced forensic testing will assist in the development of investigative leads
Coordinating with the Office of Chief Medical Examiner’s Office, NYPD and other agencies to facilitate forensic testing and investigative leads
Drafting subpoenas, search warrants, historical cell sites and other investigative applications
Writing prospective arrest reports and prosecution memos
Conducting grand jury presentations
Depending on level of experience, conducting and/or second seating trials of cold case homicides
Treating family members who have suffered the ultimate loss with kindness and compassion
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree
Active member of the New York State bar in good standing
At least 4 years post-J.D. experience
Grand jury and felony trial experience
Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and an exceptional ability to investigate and enhance complex cases
Excellent case-management skills and ability to multi-task
Experience of investigating and/or litigating cases involving violent crime, including the use of DNA and other forensic science
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with detectives, various agencies, and families of homicide victims
United States citizenship
New York State residency
Benefits
Federal loan forgiveness programs
State repayment assistance programs
Company
Queens District Attorney's Office
Queens District Attorney's Office offers legal services on appeals, litigations, criminal practice, investigations, and training services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jennifer L. Naiburg
Chief Assistant District Attorney
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