The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Bronx County District Attorney seeks an experienced attorney (10+ years) with outstanding managerial and supervisory skills to help lead the Technical Investigation Bureau (“TIB”). TIB consists of three units: the Digital Forensics Laboratory (“DFL”), Video Unit, and Body Worn Camera Unit. TIB provides investigative and legal services to the Office at large on a variety of electronic evidence issues, including digital forensics, video, and other media-related services, and body-worn camera evidence. The Deputy Bureau Chief reports to the TIB Chief. The Deputy Bureau Chief will assist in leading the Technical Investigation Bureau, overseeing the day-to-day operation, casework, training, and management of the Bureau and its staff.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist the Bureau Chief in managing the day-to-day operation of the Technical Investigation Bureau, including casework, training, and personnel duties.
Assist with project management and policy development for TIB units, including DFL, Video, and BWC. Participate and contribute to managerial meetings and other administrative duties, including internal audits, accreditation activities, etc.
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda of law that inform the development of policies for the Bureau and Office that pertain to TIB work.
Provide research/drafting assistance to ADAs on electronic evidence search warrants, subpoenas, and responses to motions to controvert. Assist in the development of warrant templates for electronic evidence to be used by the office at large.
Appear in court as needed to assist with search warrant applications, hearings, and other proceedings, and educate judges on electronic evidence issues.
Help ADAs conduct witness prep when TIB staff are called to testify in grand jury and trial proceedings.
Lead investigations, manage detective investigators on cases and investigations initiated or being handled by TIB. Provide guidance and confer with ADAs on cases with a significant digital evidence component.
Provide support to TIB Bureau Chief on special officewide technology projects and interface with the Information Technology Bureau on behalf of TIB (i.e., officewide Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS), Case Management System (CMS), storage needs, other projects).
Help teach officewide or specialized CLEs and other training on issues related to electronic evidence and the work of TIB.
Provide redundancy when the Bureau Chief is unavailable, particularly for legal issues that arise.
Perform all other related duties and projects as designated and required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Juris Doctorate degree.
- US citizenship and New York State residency are required as of the first day of employment.
- 10+ years of experience with at least five (5) years of experience in handling digital evidence; prior managerial experience required.
- The Bronx DA Digital Forensics Laboratory is an ANAB Accredited Forensic Testing Laboratory pursuant to ISO 17025:2017 et al. Experience working with accreditation protocols or quality management is a plus.
- Management experience, including experience in team building and professional development. Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and editing applications for search warrants for electronic evidence, particularly those related to electronic storage devices, social media accounts, 2703(d) warrants for historical cell site location information, etc.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Excellent people skills and demeanor.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Active and Good Standing in the New York State Bar.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
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