Supervising Assistant District Attorney- Child Abuse/Sex Crimes Bureau

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a Supervising Assistant District Attorney for the Child Abuse/Sex Crimes Bureau. This role involves overseeing legal staff, managing case prosecutions, and developing best practices. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree and at least five years of prosecutorial experience, with a strong preference for expertise in child abuse and sex crimes.

Benefits

Eligible for federal and state loan repayment programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of prosecutorial experience required.
• Supervisory and/or management experience preferred.
• Member in good standing of the NY State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Supervise legal and support staff in the prosecution of cases.
• Collaborate with Bureau Chief and other supervisors.
• Prepare case status and statistical reports.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Excellent written communication

Interpersonal communication

Good judgment

Ability to conduct investigations

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Supervising Assistant District Attorney- Child Abuse/Sex Crimes Bureau

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The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Bureau (CAS), within the Special Victims Division, is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as a Supervising Assistant District Attorney. The CAS Bureau investigates and prosecutes all felonies and misdemeanors involving and related to adult sexual assault, child sexual and physical abuse, and child homicides. The Bureau works collaboratively with the BXCAC, which is designed to provide a place where investigations are conducted in a way to reduce trauma to the child victims of sexual and physical abuse, as well as families and parties involved in child fatalities. A supervising Assistant District Attorney will assist in overseeing the Bureau’s Legal and Professional staff, be responsible for supervising the investigation and prosecution of CAS cases, and will assist in the general administration of the Bureau, including review and implementation of best practices, development of in-Bureau trainings, and coordinating second-seat hearing and trial assignments.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise legal and support staff in the prosecution of cases in the Child Abuse/Sex Crimes Bureau
• Collaborate closely with the Bureau Chief, Deputy Chiefs, and other CAS Supervisors in the development and implementation of strategies to aid in the effective investigation and prosecution of adult sexual assault, child physical and sexual abuse, and child homicide cases.
• Develop and administer best practices and policies.
• Screen, evaluate, and assign cases to legal and professional staff for appropriate action.
• Advise and assist legal staff in handling their assigned cases, including analysis of applicable penal law offenses and criminal procedure.
• Prepare case status and statistical reports, and address staff scheduling as needed.
• Participate in the Monthly On-Call Supervisor rotation, including nights and weekends; supervise and respond to new arrests and investigations.
• Serve as faculty for the Office’s CLE Trainings, Orientation Training for new Assistants, Grand Jury training, and Trial Training programs.
• Collaborate with outside agencies such as NYPD, ACS, Bronx CAC, hospitals, and Corporation Counsel.
• Attend intra/inter Office meetings as required.
• Motivate and direct legal and professional staff in various responsibilities.
• Manage own case assignments and investigations.
• Perform other related duties and projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor degree required
• Minimum 5 years of prosecutorial experience required
• Supervisory and/or management experience preferred
• Expertise in Child Abuse and Sex Crimes strongly preferred
• US Citizenship and New York State Residency required on first day of employment
• Member in good standing of the NY State Bar; must provide a current certificate of good standing
• Ability to conduct resourceful investigations
• Good judgment and strong ethics
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills from inception to conclusion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high case volume
• Willingness to work nights, holidays, and weekends

Additional Information:

Residency Requirement: NY State Residency is REQUIRED on the first day of employment.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible for federal and state loan repayment programs. More info at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of New York is committed to diversity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics.