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Queens District Attorney's Office

Assistant District Attorney, Hate Crimes Bureau

Pay: $102,000–$138,000/yr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Kew Gardens, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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A Prosecutor is a lawyer who is responsible for presenting the case in a criminal trial against an individual accused of breaking the law. Typically, the prosecutor represents the government, or public, in the case brought against the accused person.

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Job Description

The Queens County District Attorney's Office seeks an ADA with felony trial experience to join the Hate Crimes Bureau. The position entails handling the vertical case load of felony cases involving investigating possible bias cases and prosecuting [MB1] hate crimes. This commonly involves working extensively with members of the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force and often concern incidents which garner significant media attention. In addition to handling these investigations and cases, the position also requires community outreach to impacted groups and educating members of the public and law enforcement on hate crime prosecution.

Qualifications:

An interested applicant must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the New York State bar in good standing and have at least 4 years of experience as a prosecutor.

Applicants should also have:

Grand jury and felony trial experience Experience in investigations, including, but not limited to, drafting search warrants Talent and proficiency with PowerPoint presentations Strong organization, written and oral skills Salary will be commensurate with experience, ranging from $102,000 to $138,000. Applicants should submit a resume, along with a statement of interest addressed to Counsel to the Chief ADA Vincent J. Carroll Jr. Please apply through the link below. Pursuant to Public Officers Law Section 3(1), United States citizenship is required of all Assistant District Attorneys upon commencement of their employment, as is New York State residency. 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. As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.