Job Description

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. Located within the Strategic Innovations Division, the Crime Strategies Bureau (CSB) works closely with the New York Police Department, other law enforcement agencies, and members of the community to identify groups and individuals most responsible for driving crime, particularly violent crime, in Bronx County; helps develop and implement strategies to address these priority offenders; and provides assistance to ADAs in the resulting investigations and prosecutions. CSB is currently seeking experienced attorneys to serve as Assistant District Attorneys.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work closely with the New York City Police Department (in particular, Precinct Commanding Officers and their senior staff), other law enforcement agencies, the Community Engagement Unit, community stakeholders, and Assistant District Attorneys throughout the Office to focus on priority defendants.

Work closely with the Bureau’s Intelligence Analysts on priority defendants and case enhancement.

Forge and maintain strong working relationships with law enforcement agencies and community partners.

Attend law enforcement and community meetings addressing violent crime and/or crime trends.

Review crime data and reports.

Assist in preparing for crime briefings and violence overviews.

Communicate across multiple levels of organizations, both internally and externally.

Work cooperatively with a large and diverse staff

Respond to requests during non-business hours (including nights, weekends, and holidays)

Perform other duties as required to support the work of the Crime Strategies Bureau and the Office

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Juris Doctorate degree

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

Member in good standing of the NY State Bar

Minimum of 3 years criminal law experience

Strong knowledge of and experience with the New York State Penal Law and Criminal Procedure Law

Excellent writing skills

Ability to understand and respond clearly and effectively (oral/written) to complex legal issues.

Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics

Ability to analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusion

Exhibit an ability to maintain confidentiality of information

Qualifications

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.