Job Description

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks well-qualified staff members whose diverse backgrounds will contribute to serve 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 is seeking an Investigative Assistant District Attorney to conduct long-term investigations and trials.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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

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

Additional Information

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.