Director, Animal Cruelty Prosecution (ACPI)

Comunidade Metodista; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Director of the ACPI, overseeing investigations and prosecutions of crimes against animals in Bronx County. The role leads a multidisciplinary team including ADAs, investigators, and staff, with a focus on education, training, and community engagement.

The Director will work with NYPD ACIS, ASPCA, and related partners to reduce animal abuse, manage complex cases, and uphold high ethical standards while coordinating

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• 7+ years of experience, 12 months in a managerial role required.
• Active and Good Standing in the New York State Bar.
• US Citizenship and New York State Residency are required as of first day of employment.
• Significant experience conducting and overseeing criminal investigations and prosecutions including evidence-based cases.
• Significant grand jury experience.
• Significant trial experience.
• Experience developing and managing complex investigations.
• Knowledge of Agriculture and Markets laws related to animals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, supervise, and direct all investigations and prosecutions conducted by ACPI.
• Maintain a caseload.
• Motivate, organize, and direct ACPI staff to perform their jobs competently and with integrity.
• Maintain current knowledge of investigative methods and proper application of relevant law.
• Participate in meetings with law enforcement agencies and organizations including ACIS, ASPCA, and related bodies.
• Train staff in relevant federal and state statutory law and case law for criminal procedure and penal law.
• Advise and assist staff in handling assigned cases and duties.
• Conduct in-depth case reviews and conferences.
• Implement Office policies as directed.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication.
• Communicate across multiple organizational levels, both internally and externally.
• Maintain relationships with NYPD and other agencies.
• Maintain records of investigations or cases related to animal cruelty.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Available nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Legal writing

Leadership/management

Investigations & prosecutions

Trial experience

Grand jury experience

Communication

Ethics & judgment

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Director of the ACPI, overseeing investigations and prosecutions of crimes against animals in Bronx County. The role leads a multidisciplinary team including ADAs, investigators, and staff, with a focus on education, training, and community engagement.

The Director will work with NYPD ACIS, ASPCA, and related partners to reduce animal abuse, manage complex cases, and uphold high ethical standards while coordinating