Assistant District Attorney

The Office of the Bronx District Attorney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Investigative Assistant District Attorney to join their Public Integrity Bureau. In this vital role, you will conduct thorough investigations and prosecute cases involving public servants and allegations of misconduct. Your expertise will contribute to the pursuit of justice for the Bronx community, ensuring accountability and fairness. This position requires strong legal writing skills, trial experience, and the ability to communicate effectively across various levels. If you are passionate about public service and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness Program

Diverse Work Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and New York State Bar admission required.
• 3+ years in long-term criminal investigations and trial experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and prosecute cases from investigations.
• Organize grand jury presentations and engage in plea negotiations.

Skills

Legal Writing

Criminal Investigations

Trial Experience

Grand Jury Presentations

Communication Skills

Confidentiality

Judgment and Ethics

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks well-qualified staff members whose diverse backgrounds will contribute to serve 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 is seeking an Investigative Assistant District Attorney to conduct long-term investigations and trials.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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, 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.

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.

To Apply

We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office. To apply, cut and paste the following link into the browser: https://us.smrtr.io/VxJh or go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ à Locate the "Search open jobs" field à Enter the Job ID 540191.

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and names and telephone numbers of 3 professional references to your application.

Upon your completion of the city application through Smartrecruiter, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at [e-mail].

**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorney’s Office qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

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.