Company Overview
As Queens District Attorney, Melinda Katz leads with a steady, community-focused approach. A lifelong resident of Queens, DA Katz has witnessed the borough’s transformation into a vibrant, diverse, and cosmopolitan community—while still maintaining the family-oriented values that define its core. Committed to building strong partnerships, she believes that true progress is achieved through local engagement, innovative thinking, and collaboration with the communities we serve.
User Policy
Welcome to the official channel of the Queens County District Attorney’s Office. This platform is intended to inform the public and foster constructive dialogue about our work. We encourage respectful, on-topic discussions and value your contributions.
To maintain a safe and respectful environment, we ask that all users adhere to the following community guidelines:
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Refrain from using foul, defamatory, discriminatory, or threatening language.
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Avoid comments that invade personal privacy or include racially, ethnically, or otherwise offensive content.
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Keep discussions relevant to the topic of the original post.
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Do not post spam, misleading information, advertisements, or solicitations.
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Trolling, flaming, or flooding the page is not permitted.
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Do not post material that violates copyright, trademark, or other applicable laws.
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Personal attacks or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.
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Promoting violence or illegal activity is strictly prohibited.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Collaborating with NYPD and internal QDA squads to resolve complex cold case homicides and cases involving unidentified human remains.
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Managing a caseload of active cold case investigations and indictments.
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Interviewing witnesses, law enforcement personnel, and forensic experts.
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Reviewing unsolved homicide cases to determine the potential for DNA testing or other advanced forensic methodologies.
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Coordinating with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, NYPD, and other agencies to facilitate forensic testing and develop investigative leads.
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Drafting subpoenas, search warrants, historical cell site applications, and other legal documents.
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Preparing arrest reports and prosecution memoranda.
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Conducting grand jury presentations.
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Depending on experience, handling or assisting in the trial of cold case homicides.
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Providing compassionate and respectful communication to families of victims.
Qualifications
Applicants must:
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Hold a J.D. and be a member in good standing of the New York State Bar.
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Have a minimum of four years of post-J.D. experience, including felony trials and grand jury presentations.
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Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, exceptional organizational and case-management skills, and the ability to work on complex investigations.
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Possess experience investigating or prosecuting violent crimes involving forensic science, including DNA.
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Exhibit strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with detectives, outside agencies, and victims’ families.
Additional Information
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U.S. citizenship and New York State residency are required at the time of appointment (per Public Officers Law Section 3(1)).
Application Instructions
Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressed to Counsel to the Chief Assistant, Vincent J. Carroll Jr. via the application link provided.