Assistant District Attorney - Special Investigations Bureau

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant District Attorney to join their Special Investigations Bureau. In this pivotal role, you will conduct long-term investigations into serious crimes and collaborate with law enforcement to ensure justice for the Bronx community. Your expertise in drafting legal documents and analyzing electronic evidence will be crucial in building compelling cases. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you are passionate about fair justice and possess strong analytical skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in criminal investigations with significant drafting.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct long-term investigations and analyze electronic evidence.
• Draft legal applications and prosecute cases from investigations.

Skills

Long-term criminal investigations

Drafting legal documents

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Proficiency in Spanish

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Tools

Cellebrite

Sytech Adacs

Photoshop

ArcGIS

i2 Analyst Notebook

Palantir

Job description

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Special Investigations Bureau (SIB), located within the Investigations Division, conducts long-term investigations into violent gangs, narcotics trafficking, fatal overdoses, non-fatal shootings, and enterprise corruption using various forms of electronic surveillance including court-authorized eavesdropping. SIB is seeking an Assistant District Attorney who will be responsible for conducting long-term investigations as the primary attorney responsible for reviewing all evidence collected and liaising with our law enforcement partners and managers to make informed decisions that will progress the investigation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Listen and review content intercepted pursuant to lawful eavesdropping.

Draft wiretap, provision of electronic communications data, pen register, cell site/gps, and search warrant applications.

Compare, analyze, and compile patterns observed from timing and content of intercepted communications, location data, and other electronic evidence and incorporate said electronic evidence with evidence obtained from traditional investigative techniques.

Analyze content of Cellebrite extractions and other data obtained from the execution of search warrants on electronic devices and cloud servers.

Perform a full range of intelligence, analytical, and investigative tasks.

Structure the collected evidence into an organized, cogent grand jury presentation.

Prosecute the cases that arise from such long-term investigations, including meeting discovery obligations, drafting motions and responses, engage in plea negotiations, conduct hearings, and trials.

Oversee work performed by analysts, law enforcement partners, and wire monitors and effectively communicate best practice, areas of improvement, and investigative goals and results to other team members.

Other duties as needed.

ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (S - 30114

Minimum 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 with significant drafting requirements.

Experience with wiretaps, electronic data, pen registers, and gps data including the use of the Sytech Adacs program/platform preferred.

Ability to take direction from supervisors while contributing to group discussions that devise investigative strategy; and

Ability to work independently to institute and realize the success of said investigative strategy.

Ability to meet strict deadlines, in high-pressure situations, while producing high-quality work product.

Superior organizational, time management, writing, and communication skills

Quick learner regarding new technology tools and software.

Experience using Cellebrite, Photoshop; ArcGIS; i2 Analyst Notebook; Palantir; etc. a plus.

Proficiency in multiple languages, especially Spanish, preferred.

Ability to adhere to strict requirements regarding legal records management, data protection, and privacy/confidentiality.

Knowledge of NYS courts and the criminal justice system.

Residency Requirement

New York State Residency is REQUIRED on the first day of employment.

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.