Assistant District Attorney (Admitted Attorney - Office of Core Services)

About the Nassau County District Attorney

The Nassau County District Attorney's Office investigates and prosecutes violations of state and local criminal statutes occurring within Nassau County. With nearly 200 attorneys and a total staff in excess of 400, the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office is one of the largest district attorney's offices in the country. Situated on Long Island, immediately to the east of New York City, the office is committed to hiring the most qualified attorneys, investigators and support staff. The office is dedicated to constant philosophical and technological modernization and looks forward to implementing ever-changing strategies that allow it to stay one step ahead of criminal behavior.

Description

The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced attorney for the Office of Core Services, which includes Core Services, Immigrant Affairs, Community Affairs, Victims Services Unit, and school-based programming. The Office of Core Services focuses on community engagement and outreach, preventative approaches to crime reduction, and collaboration with other law enforcement agencies and community partners.

Qualifications and Requirements

All lateral candidates must:

• Have passed the NYS Bar Examination and be admitted to the practice of law in NYS, in good standing, prior to submitting an application;
• Reside in New York State as of the effective date of employment with the NCDAO;
• Have at least three (3) years of experience in handling all aspects of criminal investigation and prosecution;
• Have exceptional people skills and demeanor;
• Possess strong public speaking and communication skills; 
• Have the ability to engage with the public in a professional manner and exercise sound judgment;
• (Preferred) – bi-lingual, Spanish-speaking skills are a plus; and
• Make a two-year commitment to employment at the NCDAO.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Director for the Office of Core Services with supervision and training of staff, as well as grant reporting for the Victims Services Unit;
• Deliver presentations to schools and other community groups on topics related to crime prevention;
• Assist the Director for the Office of Community Affairs by attending and presenting at community events;
• Plan, coordinate, promote, schedule, and attend Nassau County District Attorney’s Office events; 
• Lead or participate in various presentations, forums, and events, to discuss NCDA’s role, raise awareness of Office initiatives and resources, and educate the community on crime prevention tools; and
• Perform other duties as required to support community engagement and outreach work of the Office.

Job Benefits

As an ADA, you will receive the following benefits (waiting periods may apply):

• 13 paid holidays each year
• Generous paid vacation, personal and sick days each year
• Contributory medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• New York State Employees Retirement Plan
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible benefits plan for medical and child-care expenses
• Childcare leave
• Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union optional financial services

Application Process

Lateral applicants will complete 2 rounds of interviews:

1. Panel Interview with two supervisory Assistant District Attorneys from the Hiring Committee
2. Interview with the Chief Assistant District Attorney and the District Attorney, Anne T. Donnelly.