Assistant District Attorney
Core
Prosecuting misdemeanor criminal cases and representing the District Attorney in court proceedings for Staten Island.
Role type
Assistant District Attorney (Prosecutor)
Builds
Criminal justice outcomes for victims and community safety
Domain
Law / Criminal Justice
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Criminal law knowledge, trial advocacy, legal document drafting, case screening, courtroom representation
Preferred skills
New York State Bar admission or imminent, criminal procedure expertise
Technologies
Legal research databases, accusatory instruments, court management systems
Responsibilities
Screening new arrests and drafting accusatory instruments; Prosecuting misdemeanor cases (DWI, assault, drug offenses, etc.); Representing the District Attorney at arraignments, hearings, and trials; Participating in ongoing criminal law and trial advocacy training.