Assistant District Attorney- Financial Frauds Bureau

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks a qualified Investigative Assistant District Attorney in the Financial Frauds Bureau to conduct long-term investigations and trials addressing cybercrimes and complex frauds in Bronx County.

The role requires a JD, NY Bar in good standing, US citizenship, and at least 3 years of investigative and trial experience. Strong legal writing, confidentiality, and ethics are essential, as is the ability to work independently and with stakeholders.

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 conducting investigative and trial work
• Significant experience conducting long term investigations
• Significant trial experience
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• 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, 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

People skills

Confidentiality

Judgment & ethics

MS Word/Outlook/Excel

Independent & collaborative work

Investigative problem solving

Education

Juris Doctorate

NY Bar admission (in good standing)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serve the 1.4 million residents of the Bronx County community and who will pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Financial Frauds Bureau (FFB), located within the Investigations Division, investigates and prosecutes cybercrimes, complex frauds involving cryptocurrency, and fraudulent schemes to defraud the public, businesses and government agencies in Bronx County. FFB is seeking 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, 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.

ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (S - 30114

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 conducting investigative and trial work.
• Significant experience conducting long term investigations
• Significant trial experience
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• 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.