Trial Attorney

The Office of the Bronx District Attorney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is hiring an Investigative Assistant District Attorney to conduct significant investigations and trials related to crimes on Rikers Island. This role demands a Juris Doctorate degree, relevant legal experience, and a commitment to serve the diverse Bronx community. Candidates must have strong communication skills and ethical judgment to engage effectively with a variety of stakeholders.

Benefits

Loan forgiveness through Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

• Admitted to New York State Bar in Good Standing.
• 3+ years of investigative and trial experience.
• Significant trial experience in serious criminal cases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and present grand jury presentations.
• Prosecute cases including plea negotiations and trials.
• Analyze trends of violence on Rikers Island.

Skills

Investigative skills

Legal writing skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Ethical judgment

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Rikers Island Prosecutions Bureau (RIPB), located within the Investigations Division, investigates and prosecutes crimes committed on Rikers Island, which may include the following: contraband smuggling, arson, serious assaults, sex offenses, attempted murder and murder cases. RIPB is seeking an Investigative Assistant District Attorney to conduct long-term investigations and trials.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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, conduct hearings and trials
• Maintain current knowledge of investigative methods and proper application of relevant law
• Analyze trends of violence on Rikers Island and develop strategies for investigations and prosecutions
• 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
• Available to rotate between the Bronx District Attorney’s main office on 161st Street in Bronx County and the satellite office on Rikers Island.

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 conducting investigative and trial work.
• Significant experience conducting long-term investigations into gang violence, contraband smuggling, arson, serious assaults, sex offenses, and other organized criminal activity
• Significant trial experience including, but not limited to, trials involving gangs, contraband smuggling, arson, serious assaults, sex offenses, attempted murder and murder cases
• A firm grasp of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• 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 both professionally and fairly
• Knowledge of NYS courts and the criminal justice system.

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and names and telephone numbers of 3 professional references to your application.

If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at [e-mail].

**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.