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 230 attorneys and a total staff in excess of 450, 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 currently seeking experienced, practicing attorneys for its Organized Crime & Rackets Bureau.

The District Attorney's Organized Crime & Rackets Bureau investigates and prosecutes complex and systematic criminal activity committed by organized crime and criminal enterprises. The Bureau's long term criminal investigations relate to enterprise corruption, extortion, coercion, loansharking, gambling, book making, money laundering, unlicensed money remitting, labor racketeering, bribery, pattern burglaries, trademark counterfeiting and other white collar crime.

The bureau is comprised of dedicated attorneys, analysts and detectives who are responsible for cases from the inception of the investigation through final disposition.

Qualifications and Requirements

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 NCDA;
• Have at least five (5) years of experience in handling all aspects of criminal investigation and prosecution, including significant long-term investigations experience, as well as grand jury and felony jury trial experience (drafting eavesdropping and search warrants preferred);
• Have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills;
• Have strong organizational and analytical abilities; and
• Make a two-year commitment to employment at the NCDAO.

Duties and Responsibilities

An ADA in the Organized Crime and Rackets Bureau manages an active criminal case docket, which includes: 

• Maintaining current knowledge of investigative methods and proper application of current law;
• Investigating cases using various types of legal process (e.g., subpoenas, court orders, search warrants, eavesdropping warrants), cooperating defendants, and traditional and electronic surveillance;
• Prosecuting the cases that arise from investigations, including preparing and filing pleadings, handling discovery, drafting and arguing motions and responses;
• Conducting witness preparation, grand jury presentations, hearings and trials;
• Evaluating cases to formulate and negotiate appropriate dispositions;
• Conferencing cases with defense counsel and judges;
• Making court appearances pertaining to all phases of litigation; and
• Collaborating with the NCPD and Nassau County’s local police departments, as well as a variety of local, state and federal law enforcement partners.

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
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience: $93,000 - $179,000

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.