Senior Homicide Prosecutor — Trial-Driven, Public Service

Office of the Bronx District Attorney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

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 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.

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.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Interpersonal communication

Judgment and ethics

Confidentiality

Analytical problem solving

Stamina in fast-paced environment

Willingness to work nights/holidays

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

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.