JUNIOR ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY                                           6110

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists the District Attorney in the preparation of cases for court.  The work involves responsibility for assisting the District Attorney in the investigation and prosecution of crimes and offenses as assigned by the District Attorney in that the employee in this class, although eligible for admission to the New York State Bar examination, would not have passed such examination nor been admitted to the Bar.  Eligibility to hold this position terminates when the employee is admitted to the bar or has served as a Junior Assistant District Attorney for eighteen months.  The work is performed under the general supervision of high level Assistant District Attorneys who review work in progress or upon completion for the achievement of desired results.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Performs legal research in connection with the preparation of Memoranda of Law, Legal Briefs for trial or appeal of cases or legal opinions for the guid­ance of those presenting cases in court;

          Assists in the preparation of Memoranda of Law, Legal Briefs, Bills of Particulars, Applications and Petitions, Orders and Motions;

          Interviews witnesses, both police and civilian, as necessary, in connection with the investigation of crime and the preparation of cases;

          Consults with investigators in need of legal advice in connection with any investigation;

          Assists in the conduct of homicide investigations.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the principles and practices of criminal laws and proce­dures; good knowledge of modern investigatory techniques and methods of crime detection; good knowledge of the legal terminology and format of such documents and Memoranda of Law, Legal Briefs, Bills of Particular, Applications and Petitions, Orders, and Motions; knowledge of current developments, recent literature and sources of information relative to the field of criminal investi­gation and prosecution; ability to prepare clear and concise legal opinions based on a knowledge of criminal law and legal research; ability to gather, assemble, analyze and evaluate facts and evidence in criminal cases; ability to establish and maintain tactful and harmonious relationships with claimants, witnesses and the general public; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in the exempt class; therefore, there are no minimum qualifications.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Graduation from an accredited law school and eligibility for entrance to New York State Bar examination.

 

 

R12/04/85

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Exempt