Homicide Assistant District Attorney

Office of the Bronx District Attorney; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Office of the Bronx District Attorney seeks experienced trial attorneys to join the Homicide Bureau, one of the busiest offices in the country, as part of a diverse workforce committed to pursuing justice with integrity.

Prosecutors handle complex cases from investigation through trial, with 24-hour on-call duty, witness interviews, warrants drafting, and presenting to the grand jury.

Formación

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years of criminal trial experience.
• Minimum of 5 violent felony jury trials.
• U.S. citizenship and New York State residency required on day one.
• Member in good standing of the NY State Bar, with an original certificate of good standing.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Confidentiality of information must be maintained.
• Ability to analytically solve issues from inception to conclusion.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment and handle a high volume of cases.
• Willingness to work nights, holidays and weekends as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Prosecute homicides from investigation through trial.
• Serve rotations of 24-hour on-call duty.
• Respond to crime scenes.
• Conduct witness and/or defendant interviews.
• Draft search warrants, trap and traces, and cell site orders.
• Present homicide cases to the grand jury.
• Establish and maintain relationships with witnesses and surviving families.
• Handle a high-volume caseload efficiently and effectively.
• All other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Excellent written communication

Interpersonal communication

Judgment and ethics

Confidentiality

Analytical problem solving

Stamina in fast-paced environment

Willingness to work nights/holidays

Educación

Juris Doctor degree

Descripción del empleo

JOB SUMMARY:

The Bronx District Attorney is committed to serving the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community through the Office’s groundbreaking mission of “Pursuing Justice with Integrity” by fulfilling our duty to victims and providing fairness to defendants. We are looking for a diverse staff that reflects the community we serve. The Homicide Bureau is composed of some of the most seasoned and experienced prosecutors working in one of the busiest offices in the country. While the Bronx accounts for 16% of the population of the City of New York, it saw 31% of the homicides in 2021. With the increase in violence and homicides in the Bronx, we are currently seeking experienced trial attorneys to join the Homicide Bureau. Prosecutors with a minimum of seven years and five felony jury trials will be considered. Reporting to the Chief of Homicide, with latitude for independent judgment, Homicide ADAs handle complex and sensitive cases from investigation through trial.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prosecute homicides from investigation through trial
• Serve rotations of 24-hour on-call duty
• Respond to crime scenes
• Conduct witness and/or defendant interviews
• Draft search warrants, trap and traces, and cell site orders
• Present homicide cases to the grand jury
• Establish and maintain relationships with witnesses and surviving families.
• Handle a high-volume caseload efficiently and effectively
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor degree required
• Minimum of 7 years of criminal trial experience
• Minimum of 5 violent felony jury trials
• U.S. citizenship and New York State residency are required as of first day of employment
• Member in good standing of the NY State Bar, evidenced by provision of an original current certificate of good standing
• Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Exhibit an ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusion
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment and handle a high volume of cases
• Ability to work nights, holidays and weekends as needed

**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 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.