Senior Trial Leader, General Crimes Bureau

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 197,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The City of New York, Bronx District Attorney’s Office, seeks a seasoned prosecutor to serve as Deputy Bureau Chief, General Crimes Bureau. This senior role requires exceptional investigative acumen, extensive felony trial experience, and proven supervisory abilities.

Reporting to the Bureau Chief, you will lead prosecutorial, investigative, training, and administrative functions with integrity and collaborative leadership.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Minimum 7 years of significant felony trial experience, including substantial jury trial practice.
• Minimum five qualifying matters, which must include at least three felony trials served as First Chair.
• Strong investigative background with working knowledge of investigative methods and case development strategies.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal issues from inception through trial or resolution.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership presence.
• Demonstrated patience, professionalism, and the ability to teach and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Investigative & Trial Leadership: Provide strategic oversight of investigations from intake through disposition, ensuring thorough, ethical, and legally sound case development.
• Guide attorneys in evidence assessment, witness preparation, motion practice, and trial strategy.
• Personally handle complex and high-profile investigations and trials as needed.
• Review charging decisions and advise on legal sufficiency and evidentiary issues.
• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies and investigative partners to strengthen case development.
• Provide oversight and guidance to assistant district attorneys regarding compliance with New York Criminal Procedure Law 245 and other discovery obligations.
• Possess significant jury trial experience and the ability to independently prosecute complex cases through verdict while mentoring junior attorneys in trial preparation, litigation strategy, and courtroom advocacy.
• Oversee the assignment and progression of cases within the Bureau.
• Monitor case readiness, trial preparation, and compliance with discovery and legal obligations.
• Conduct case conferences and strategic reviews.
• Be on-call on a rotating basis for after-hours case assessments and critical incident response.
• Mentor and train junior and mid-level Assistant District Attorneys in investigation, litigation, courtroom presentation, and professional judgment.
• Foster a supportive learning environment that encourages growth, accountability, and resilience.

Skills

Advocacy

Leadership

Supervision

Mentoring

Legal research

Trial strategy

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

The City of New York, Bronx District Attorney’s Office, seeks a seasoned prosecutor to serve as Deputy Bureau Chief, General Crimes Bureau. This senior role requires exceptional investigative acumen, extensive felony trial experience, and proven supervisory abilities.

Reporting to the Bureau Chief, you will lead prosecutorial, investigative, training, and administrative functions with integrity and collaborative leadership.