Public Integrity ADA: Investigations & Prosecutions

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking an Investigative Assistant District Attorney to conduct long-term investigations and trials within the Public Integrity Bureau, part of the Investigations Division, serving the 1.4 million residents of the Bronx County.

The role requires a JD, New York Bar admission, and 3+ years of experience in criminal investigations, including grand jury and trial work on violent felonies and sex crimes.

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.
• Grand jury experience.
• Trial experience including, but not limited to: violent felonies and sex crimes.
• 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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of NYS courts and the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legal writing

Judgment & ethics

Confidentiality

Communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking an Investigative Assistant District Attorney to conduct long-term investigations and trials within the Public Integrity Bureau, part of the Investigations Division, serving the 1.4 million residents of the Bronx County.

The role requires a JD, New York Bar admission, and 3+ years of experience in criminal investigations, including grand jury and trial work on violent felonies and sex crimes.