Assistant District Attorney - Youth Justice Bureau

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronx District Attorney's Office is seeking experienced attorneys to join the Youth Justice Bureau as Assistant District Attorneys. The role emphasizes youth justice, case supervision, and collaboration with law enforcement and court teams.

Candidates should have a JD, NY Bar admission, and 4+ years of trial experience, with some leadership and training background. Night shifts and weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Admission to the New York State Bar required.
• US citizenship and NY residency are required.

Responsibilities

• Train newly hired and promoted Assistant District Attorneys, DAT Writers, and Legal Writers in case processing, interviewing witnesses, case file preparation, and proper courtroom practices and procedures.
• Supervise the daily operation of ECAB, including the Complaint Room, DAT Unit, and Arraignment parts, ensuring arrest matters are drafted and arraigned within 24 hours.
• Examine and review legal issues relating to arrest matters and decide on prosecution based on case facts and relevant case law.
• Review accusatory instruments for accuracy, proper charging, and facial sufficiency.
• Answer legal questions and review cases drafted by the DAT Unit.
• Handle telephone inquiries from OCA, NYPD, other law enforcement, and the public.
• Supervise arraignment parts when needed and address complex matters in court.
• Access ZOLPA and prepare Chrono reports to monitor arrest-to-arraignment timing.
• Serve as BXDA liaison with Corporation Counsel (Family Court) on Adolescent/Juvenile matters.
• Work nights (4pm-12am) and weekends/holidays as needed.

Skills

Trial experience

Management experience

Training experience

Remote supervision

Ethics

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar Admission NY

US Citizenship

New York residency

Tools

ZOLPA system

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Office of the Bronx County District Attorney serves a multicultural, international community of 1.4 million residents. Led by District Attorney Darcel D. Clark, the Bronx District Attorney's Office is among the nation's leading prosecutorial institutions, driven by its mission of “Pursuing Justice with Integrity.” The Office is seeking dynamic, collaborative, and experienced attorneys (with five or more years of experience) who are deeply committed to youth justice to serve as Assistant District Attorneys in the Youth Justice Bureau (YJB).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Train newly hired and promoted Assistant District Attorneys, DAT Writers, and Legal Writers in case processing, interviewing witnesses, case file preparation, and proper courtroom practices and procedures.
• Supervise the daily operation of ECAB, which includes the Complaint Room, DAT Unit, and Arraignment parts, with a focus on ensuring that arrest matters are drafted and arraigned within the mandated twenty-four (24) hour time period.
• Examine and review legal issues that constantly arise with respect to arrest matters and make decisions on the prosecution of these arrest matters based on a review and examination of the case facts, legal issues, and relevant applicable case law.
• Examine and review accusatory instruments for accuracy, proper charging, and facial sufficiency.
• Answer legal questions and review cases drafted by the DAT Unit.
• Handle all telephone inquiries from OCA, NYC Police Department, other law enforcement agencies, non-legal city agencies, defense attorneys, and the general public.
• Supervise the arraignment parts when necessary. Arraign press cases and address complex matters in court.
• Access the ZOLPA system and prepare Chrono reports in order to access the status of cases that are arraigned or awaiting to be drafted in monitoring the arrest to arraignment time on such cases.
• Serve as the BXDA liaison with Corporation Counsel (Family Court) with respect to Adolescent Offenders, Juvenile Offenders and Juvenile Delinquents matters in the Complaint Room.
• Work nights (4pm-12am shift)
• Weekends, and holidays as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Juris Doctorate degree required
• Admission to the New State Bar required
• US Citizenship and New York State Residency are required
• 4+ years of trial experience or the equivalent and prior management experience preferred
• 18 months experience in training or lecturing
• Ability to work and supervise others in remote settings
• Excellent people skills and demeanor
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics
• Ability to analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusion

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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.