City of New York

Evening Supervising Assistant District Attorney

City of New York  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.3 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Complaint Room at the Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County, is seeking an experienced attorney (4+ years) to serve as a supervisor of attorneys and legal writers in ECAB (Early Case Assessment Bureau), which includes the Complaint Room, DAT Unit and Arraignments. This position involves the supervision and training of staff and the day-to-day oversight of the processing and arraignment of cases in the District Attorney’s Office.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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

  • Train newly hired and promoted Assistant District Attorneys, DAT Writers, and Legal Writers in case processing, interviewing witnesses, case file preparation, and proper courtroom practices

and procedures.

  • Supervise the daily operation of ECAB, which includes the Complaint Room, DAT Unit, and Arraignment parts, with a focus on ensuring that arrest matters are drafted and arraigned within the

mandated twenty-four (24) hour time period.

  • Examine and review legal issues that constantly arise with respect to arrest matters and make decisions on the prosecution of these arrest matters based on a review and examination of the

case facts, legal issues and relevant applicable case law.

  • Examine and review accusatory instruments for accuracy, proper charging, and facial sufficiency.
  • Answer legal questions and review cases drafted by the DAT Unit.
  • Handle all telephone inquiries from OCA, NYC Police Department, other law enforcement agencies, non-legal city agencies, defense attorneys, and the general public.
  • Supervise the arraignment parts when necessary. Arraign press cases and address complex matters in court.
  • Access the ZOLPA system and prepare Chrono reports in order to access the status of cases that are arraigned or awaiting to be drafted in monitoring the arrest to arraignment time on such

cases.

  • Serve as the BXDA liaison with Corporation Counsel (Family Court) with respect to Adolescent Offenders, Juvenile Offenders and Juvenile Delinquents matters in the Complaint Room.
  • Work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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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.

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About City of New York

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• A chance to build the future of this city. New York City government is at the crossroads of where policy, great ideas, city services, and smart urban planning meet the lives and needs of every day New Yorkers.

• Competitive salary and benefits. Hiring packages include a competitive salary, health benefits, various pension plans, employee assistance programs, and individual retirement accounts.

• Diverse career opportunities. As the largest local government in the United States with more than 40 agencies, the City of New York offers a broad spectrum of opportunities — from education, housing development, and public health to sustainability, economic growth, technology, and emergency management.

• Career Satisfaction. As a City employee, you will have the chance to shape the future of New York City and improve the quality of life for your family, neighbors, and fellow New Yorkers.

• Equal Opportunity and Inclusion. The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discriminatory action against City employees and applicants for employment based on their actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ethnicity alienage, citizenship status, gender, religion, creed and all other protected categories.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Year Founded
1898
Website
nyc.gov
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