Internship Collin County District Attorney Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Nassau County District Attorney's Office investigates and prosecutes violations of state and local criminal statutes occurring within Nassau County. With nearly 230 attorneys and a total staff in excess of 450, the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office is one of the largest district attorney's offices in the country. Situated on Long Island, immediately to the east of New York City, the office is committed to hiring the most qualified attorneys, investigators and support staff. The office is dedicated to constant philosophical and technological modernization and looks forward to implementing ever-changing strategies that allow it to stay one step ahead of criminal behavior.

The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office is currently seeking an experienced, practicing attorney for its Major Financial Frauds Bureau. The District Attorney's Major Financial Frauds Bureau conducts long-term investigations and prosecutes complex financial schemes. The specially trained assistant district attorneys, investigative auditors and investigators focus their efforts on cases such as the financial exploitation of our senior citizens; identity theft; advance fee frauds; investment scams such as Ponzi schemes; real estate and deed fraud; attorney misappropriation of escrow funds; embezzlement from both large corporations and small businesses; bank, check and credit card fraud rings; New York State tax fraud, and crimes against Nassau County's workforce, such as worker's compensation fraud, wage theft, and construction fraud. The MFFB also prosecutes illegal dumping, storage and transportation of hazardous materials and other environmental crimes.

All lateral candidates for the Major Financial Frauds Bureau must:

• Have passed the NYS Bar Examination and be admitted to the practice of law in NYS, in good standing, prior to submitting an application;
• Reside in New York State as of the effective date of employment with the NCDAO;
• Have at least five (5) years of experience in handling all aspects of criminal investigation and prosecution, including significant long‑term investigations experience, as well as grand jury and felony jury trial experience (drafting eavesdropping and search warrants preferred);
• Have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills;
• Have strong organizational and analytical abilities; and
• Make a two‑year commitment to employment at the NCDAO.

• Conducting all phases of criminal prosecution, from investigation through trial;
• Preparing and filing accusatory instruments, handling discovery, writing and responding to motions;
• Interviewing victims, witnesses (including financial professionals and subject matter experts), and law enforcement personnel;
• Conducting grand jury presentations, hearings and trials;
• Evaluating cases to formulate and negotiate appropriate dispositions;
• Conferencing cases with defense counsel and judges;
• Investigating cases using various types of legal process (e.g., subpoenas and court orders);
• Reviewing financial records, banking documents, tax returns, digital evidence and other complex documentary evidence; and
• Collaborating with forensic accountants, NCDA’s investigators, the NCPD and Nassau County’s local police departments, as well as a variety of local, state and federal law enforcement partners.

• As an ADA, you will receive the following benefits (waiting periods may apply):
• 13 paid holidays each year
• Generous paid vacation, personal and sick days each year
• Contributory medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• New York State Employees Retirement Plan
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible benefits plan for medical and child‑care expenses
• Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union optional financial services
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience: $93,000 to $179,000

Lateral applicants will complete 2 rounds of interviews:

1. Panel Interview with two supervisory Assistant District Attorneys from the Hiring Committee
2. Interview with the Chief Assistant District Attorney and the District Attorney, Anne T. Donnelly.

93,000 - 179,000 USD per year (Mineola, NY)