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    Assistant District Attorney - Bronx, United States - New York City, NY

    New York City, NY
    New York City, NY Bronx, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    The Bronx District Attorney's Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serve the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice.

    The Office's Domestic Violence (DV) Bureau seeks experienced attorneys (4+ years) to serve as Assistant District Attorneys.

    ADAs in the DV Bureau investigate and prosecute felonies and misdemeanors involving intimate partner violence and sex crimes, including homicides.


    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Manage a caseload involving felonies and pre-arrest investigations into intimate partner violence.

    Collaborate with and report directly to Bureau Chief/Deputy Bureau Chiefs and Supervisors

    Work closely with colleagues and supervisors to investigate, strategize and conference these complex cases.

    Present appropriate felonies to the grand jury to secure indictments

    Staff complaint room shifts that include nights and weekends.


    Staff a 24hour or weekly "felony or homicide duty shift" during which there may be a need to go to a precinct, crime scene or hospital to meet with a victim or take a videotaped statement from a suspect.

    Staff Court Parts and Arraignments

    Collaborate with TPAs to comply with discovery, Brady and Giglio obligations.

    Implement Office policies as directed.

    Respond clearly and effectively (oral/written) to complex legal issues.

    Handle a high-volume of cases efficiently and effectively, often under stringent time constraints.

    Perform all other related duties and projects as designated.

    When needed, advise, assist, and second seat, both in grand jury and trial, all levels of legal staff.

    All other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Juris Doctorate degree required.

    Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience required.

    US Citizenship and New York State Residency are required as of first day of employment.


    Member in good standing of the NY State Bar, evidenced by provision of an original current certificate of good standing.

    Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.

    Ability to conduct competent resourceful investigations.

    Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics.

    Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

    Exhibit an ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

    Ability to analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusion.

    Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment and handle a high volume of cases.

    Public Service Loan Forgiveness


    As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

    For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

    Residency Requirement

    New York State Residency is REQUIRED on the first day of employment.

    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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