ADA-Public Integrity Bureau

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking an Investigative Assistant District Attorney to conduct long-term investigations and trials within the Public Integrity Bureau, part of the Investigations Division, serving the 1.4 million residents of the Bronx County.

The role requires a JD, New York Bar admission, and 3+ years of experience in criminal investigations, including grand jury and trial work on violent felonies and sex crimes.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree and admission to New York State Bar in Good Standing required.
• US Citizenship and New York State residency are required as of the first day of employment.
• 3+ years of experience performing long‑term criminal investigations.
• Grand jury experience.
• Trial experience including, but not limited to: violent felonies and sex crimes.
• Experience drafting applications for search warrants (including electronic devices and social media).
• Experience developing and managing complex investigations.
• Strong Legal Writing Skills.
• Excellent people skills and demeanor.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics.
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to solve complex issues arising from investigations and case management problems from inception through conclusion.
• Knowledge of NYS courts and the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations.
• Organize and present grand jury presentations.
• Prosecute the cases that arise from investigations, including meeting discovery obligations, drafting motions and responses
• Engage in plea negotiations and conduct hearings and trials.
• Maintain current knowledge of investigative methods and proper application of relevant law.
• Participate in meetings and conferences between the DA’s Office and other law enforcement agencies.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication
• Communicate across multiple organizational levels, both internally and externally
• Perform other duties as required.
• Available nights, weekends, and holidays
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Legal writing

Judgment & ethics

Confidentiality

Communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks well-qualified staff members whose diverse backgrounds will contribute to serving the 1.4 million residents of the Bronx County community and who will pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Public Integrity Bureau (PIB), located within the Investigations Division, investigates and prosecutes corruption committed by public servants, government employees, and elected officials. PIB also investigates allegations of sexual abuse, excessive force or misconduct committed by uniformed public servants, including members of the New York City Police Department and New York City Department of Correction. PIB seeks an Investigative Assistant District Attorney to conduct long-term investigations and trials.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct investigations.
• Organize and present grand jury presentations.
• Prosecute the cases that arise from investigations, including meeting discovery obligations, drafting motions and responses
• Engage in plea negotiations and conduct hearings and trials.
• Maintain current knowledge of investigative methods and proper application of relevant law.
• Participate in meetings and conferences between the DA’s Office and other law enforcement agencies.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication
• Communicate across multiple organizational levels, both internally and externally
• Perform other duties as required.
• Available nights, weekends, and holidays
• Other duties as needed.

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Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctorate degree and admission to New York State Bar in Good Standing required
• US Citizenship and New York State residency are required as of the first day of employment
• 3+ years of experience years’ experience performing long‑term criminal investigations.
• Grand jury experience.
• Trial experience including, but not limited to: violent felonies and sex crimes
• Experience with the drafting of applications for search warrants (including those related to electronic devices and social media accounts)
• Experience developing and managing complex investigations
• Strong Legal Writing Skills
• Excellent people skills and demeanor
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to solve complex issues arising from investigations and case management problems from inception through conclusion both professionally and fairly
• Knowledge of NYS courts and the criminal justice system.

Additional Information

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.