Office: The Office of the Bronx District Attorney
Location: New York
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Salaried

Position Summary

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks well-qualified staff members whose diverse backgrounds will contribute to serving the 1.4 million residents of the Bronx County community and who will pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Public Integrity Bureau (PIB), located within the Investigations Division, investigates and prosecutes corruption committed by public servants, government employees, and elected officials. PIB also investigates allegations of sexual abuse, excessive force or misconduct committed by uniformed public servants, including members of the New York City Police Department and New York City Department of Correction. PIB seeks 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 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.

Minimum 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 years’ experience performing long-term criminal investigations.

Grand jury experience.

Trial experience including, but not limited to: violent felonies and sex crimes

Experience with the drafting of applications for search warrants (including those related to electronic devices and social media accounts)

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 both professionally and fairly

Knowledge of NYS courts and the criminal justice system.

Compensation

Salary: $97,000-$178,000

Benefits

Benefits include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision coverage; pre-tax health, dependent care, and transit spending account options; annual and sick leave; deferred compensation; membership in the NYC Employees’ Retirement System pension plan; and additional employee benefits.

How to Apply

Apply online at: https://bronxda.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2q700tsmhnt?jobtitle=&js_432837=1388076&js_199358=&js_199359=&js_199362=&apply_filters=1

We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office.  To apply, please click below. Please include your cover letter, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references to your application.  Upon your completion, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Legal Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at LegalRecruitment@bronxda.nyc.gov.