Assistant District Attorney - Vehicular Crime Bureau (Laterals or Experienced Attorneys)

Introduction:
The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office is one of the largest prosecutorial offices in the country. Suffolk County is geographically the second largest county in New York State, extending 86 miles in length from it's furthest points. Due to this, Suffolk County has an expansive network of roadways to support it's population of over 1.5 million residents.

Since taking office, District Attorney Tierney has prioritized the prosecution of vehicular-related offenses, including expanding the Vehicular Crime Bureau, working closely with New York State legislators to close loopholes in the law related to drugged driving, and educating the public on the importance of safe driving practices. Housed within special investigation due to the extreme amount of technical proficiency required for crash data analysis and information recovery, Vehicular Crime Bureau prosecutors investigate any vehicular incident that results in serious physical injury or death.

We are currently looking for an experienced attorney to join our office's Vehicular Crime Bureau.

Qualifications:
An ideal applicant for this position will have been an Assistant District Attorney for a minimum of five years, and have experience prosecuting vehicular crimes, including DWIs, drugged driving, reckless driving, hit-and-runs, vehicular assault, vehicular manslaughter, and other related offenses. In addition, the candidate should have experience handling complex vehicular crash cases, drafting search warrants, and proficiency in EDR imaging, crash reconstruction, toxicology, DNA analysis, and cell phone analysis.

Vehicular Crime Bureau prosecutors are involved vertically from inception of each case and thus, are "on-call" during certain periods of time throughout the year, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must understand that they will be required to respond to crash scenes and secure search warrants, sometimes within minutes of response.

Other requirements of the position will include traveling within the jurisdiction to appear in court.

Working in Suffolk:
Suffolk County is really an extraordinary community to be a part of, with vibrant downtowns, close proximity to New York City, stunning beaches (with over 1,000 miles of coastline), and a world class winery scene that attracts millions of visitors each year. Suffolk encompasses national treasures such as Montauk, Sag Harbor, the Hamptons, Fire Island, and the Great Peconic Bay.

Please note that there is no residency requirement to work at the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office.

Salary and Benefits:
The starting salary for lateral applicants and experienced attorneys is primarily based on experience level and work assignment, but is typically between $109,000 to $150,000. Thereafter, salary adjustments will be awarded based upon merit and longevity. As a Suffolk County employee, you will also receive a comprehensive benefits plan and be eligible for a pension.

Benefits include health insurance, including optical and dental benefits, vacation/personal/sick time, disability leave, deferred compensation, New York State Retirement, life insurance, legal and other benefits. In addition, we comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Applying:
To apply for an Assistant District Attorney - Vehicular Crime Bureau (Laterals or Experienced Attorneys) position, please submit a :complete application package below.

A complete application package: consists of the following:

• Resume;
• A cover letter addressed to District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney;
• Two writing samples; and
• Completion of the below pre-screening questionnaire.

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