CHIEF ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY 6114
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class is
responsible for administering all operations of the District Attorney's Office
as directed by the District Attorney.
Responsibility is also included for assuming the powers and duties of
the office of District Attorney in the event of his/her absence or inability to
perform. The incumbent is expected to
exercise considerable independent judgment in the performance of duties. Supervision is exercised over all Bureau
Chiefs, Assistant District Attorneys, Detective Investigators, and clerical
personnel. Work is reviewed for
conformance to departmental policies by the District Attorney through reports
and conferences. Does related work as
required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Performs
the duties of the District Attorney in his/her absence;
Represents
the District Attorney, when necessary, at meetings of public and private
organizations;
Assists
in the supervision and assignment of subordinate Assistant District Attorneys
in the investigation, preparation and prosecution of cases for the District
Attorney's Office;
Assists
the District Attorney in planning and administering all sections of the office;
Makes
appearances before the courts in connection with arraignments or trials,
hearings and motions.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS,
ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive knowledge of the laws
of the Federal, State and Municipal governments; comprehensive knowledge of
court procedure and policy; ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with county, state and federal agencies; ability to plan,
assign and supervise the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to full
performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely,
both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands
of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position is in the exempt
class; therefore, there are no minimum qualifications.
Possession of a New York State
license to practice law before the Bar of the State of New York.
R12/10/01
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Exempt