Assistant District Attorney, Human Trafficking Bureau

Job Description: The Human Trafficking Bureau seeks an ADA with felony trial experience to join the bureau.

The position entails handling a vertical case load of felony cases and investigations involving the investigation and prosecution of sex and labor trafficking offenses against children and adults, felony crimes patronizing of minors for prostitution, organized crimes involving commercial sexual exploitation, kidnaping, rape, and other violent crimes as they relate to human trafficking, as well as sex offender registration related litigation.

Applicants should have a strong interest in working with vulnerable crime victims who have experienced significant trauma and exploitation. In addition, applicants should have a desire to develop advanced investigative and trial skills and expertise in, trauma-informed interviewing techniques, traumatic bonding, long-term investigations and drafting search warrants.

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 3 years of experience as a prosecutor. Applicants are preferred to also have:

• Experience working with victims of trauma, traumatic bonding, and sexual assaults including children and adolescents
• Trial experience with cases involving trauma and/or sex crimes, in addition to other general jury trial experience
• Training in trauma-informed interviewing techniques for victims of sexual assault and related crimes
• Experience in investigations, including but not limited to, drafting search warrants, cell site orders and analyzing recovered electronic data.
• Comprehensive knowledge of crimes contained in Penal Law Articles 120, 130, 135, 230 and 263

Salary will be commensurate with experience, ranging from $97,000 to $128,000.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter addressed to Counsel to the Chief Assistant District Attorney, Vincent J. Carroll Jr., by clicking 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.

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