Assistant District Attorney: Cold Case Unit - Homicide Bureau

The Queens County District Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced prosecutor to work in its Cold Case Unit in the Homicide Bureau.  The assistant will be responsible for the investigation and prosecution of cold case homicides and unidentified remains cases. 

The Cold Case Unit is comprised of an experienced team of assistant district attorneys, detective investigators and support staff who have systematically begun to sift through a substantial backlog of unsolved cases.  The goals of the unit are to give each of these cases a fresh look, to bring them up to investigative standards, and to seek community support and involvement, whenever appropriate. The unit uses groundbreaking forensic testing and cutting-edge investigative techniques to examine unsolved crimes to bring long-awaited justice to victims and their families.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Qualifications:  Interested applicants 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 post-J.D. experience.  Applicants must also have:

• 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.
• Candidates should have the 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.

Salary range is from $96,000.00 to $140,000.00.

Applicants should submit a resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Counsel to the Chief Assistant Vincent J. Carroll Jr. Please apply through the link below.

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