SENIOR ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY 6129

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists the District Attorney in the investigation and prosecution of crimes and offenses occurring within Suffolk County. The incumbent is responsible for performing the duties pertaining to the office as may be directed by the District Attorney in accordance with the provisions of County Law, Section 702, Subdivision 2. This position differs from others in the Assistant District Attorney series in level of responsibility. Direction is received from high-level professional personnel who review work through reports and conferences. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Makes appearances before the courts in connection with arraignments or hearings and motions;

Tries criminal matters in the County Court and Special Sessions and Supreme Courts;

Interviews witnesses, both police and civilian, as necessary, in connection with the investigation of crime, the preparation of cases for presentation to the Grand Jury, or the trial of cases before the courts;

Performs legal research in connection with the preparation of Memoranda of Law, law briefs for trial or appeal of cases, or legal opinions for the guidance of the various members of the District Attorney's Office;

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

Gathers and presents evidence to the Grand Jury in cases involving indictable crimes.

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 as Memoranda of Law, Legal briefs, Bills of Particular, Applications and Petitions, Orders, and Motions; good knowledge of the current developments, recent developments and sources of information relative to the fields of criminal investigation and prosecution; ability to prepare clear and concise legal opinions based on the 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; 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

Candidates must possess a New York State License to practice law before the Bar of the State of New York.

01/01/01

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Exempt

Review 04/11/05