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.
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (S - 30114
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.
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