Managerial Position, Elder Fraud Unit, Frauds Bureau

Job Description:  The Queens County District Attorney's Office has an opening for a Managerial Position, Elder Fraud Unit, in the Frauds Bureau. The Elder Fraud Unit investigates and prosecutes financial crimes and schemes targeting senior citizens. The unit has been instrumental in returning deeds to exploited homeowners and securing restitution for victims. Additionally, the unit focuses on crime prevention through community outreach with events aimed at educating seniors and the entire community on how to avoid being victimized by scammers. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Handling complex financial crimes against persons over 60 years of age from investigation through trial. 
• Supervising Assistant District Attorneys in the Frauds Bureau who handle elder fraud cases from investigation through trial.
• Work extensively with law enforcement in drafting subpoenas, search warrants, GPS orders and Cell Site Orders.
• Reporting to the Deputy Bureau Chief and the Bureau Chief of the Frauds Bureau.
• Conduct community outreach and trainings. 

Qualifications:  Interested applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the New York State bar in good standing and have at least 5 years post-J.D. experience. Applicants must also have:

• Extensive experience in handling all aspects of a criminal investigation and prosecution. 
• Excellent writing skills and experience drafting search warrants.
• Grand jury and felony jury trial experience.
• Extensive knowledge of New York Penal and Criminal Procedure Laws.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Applicants should submit a resume as well as a cover letter addressed to Vincent J. Carroll Jr., Counsel to the Chief Assistant. Please apply through the link below.

Title and salary will be commensurate with experience.  Salary range is from $90,091.00 to $141,500.00

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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