Assistant District Attorney - Public Integrity Bureau

The Office of the Bronx District Attorney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan forgiveness under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

A government law office in New York seeks an Investigative Assistant District Attorney to conduct long-term investigations and prosecutions in public integrity cases. The ideal candidate must have a Juris Doctorate and be admitted to the New York State Bar. Responsibilities include conducting investigations, organizing grand jury presentations, and engaging in plea negotiations. The role demands strong legal writing skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality. This position offers opportunities for student loan forgiveness under federal programs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience performing long-term criminal investigations.
• Grand jury experience.
• Trial experience including violent felonies and sex crimes.
• Experience with drafting applications for search warrants.
• Strong legal writing skills and excellent people skills.
• 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.
• Confidentiality of information.
• Good judgment and strong ethics.
• Excellent computer skills with Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to solve complex issues from inception through conclusion fairly.
• Knowledge of NYS courts and the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations.
• Organize and present grand jury presentations.
• Prosecute cases from investigations.
• Engage in plea negotiations and conduct hearings and trials.
• Maintain knowledge of investigative methods and law.
• Participate in meetings and conferences with other law enforcement agencies.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication.
• Communicate across multiple organizational levels, internally and externally.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Available nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Legal writing

Communication

Judgment & ethics

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

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

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 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.

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, please click below. Please include your cover letter, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references to your application. Upon your completion, 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 Legal Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at [e-mail].

LOAN FORGIVENESS

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

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.