Assistant District Attorney

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Assistant District Attorney
The candidate will manage a caseload involving felonies and pre-arrest investigations into physical and sexual abuse against children and adult sex crimes. Work closely with colleagues and supervisors to investigate, strategize and conference these complex cases. Present appropriate felonies to the grand jury to secure indictments. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team of the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) including NYPD Special Victims Squad, ACS, medical personnel, and Safe Horizon. Staff complains about room shifts that include nights and weekends to address any CAS cases that come in. During a shift, there may be a need to go to a precinct, squad, or hospital to meet with a victim or take a videotaped statement from a suspect. Staff Court Parts, Arraignments, and the Child Advocacy Center (CAC). 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. Perform all other related duties and projects as designated.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have a Juris Doctor degree. Must have 3+ years of relevant experience. US Citizenship and New York State Residency are required as of the first day of employment. Must be a member in good standing of the NY State Bar. Must provide an original current certificate of good standing. Must have the ability to conduct competent resourceful investigations, exercise good judgment and strong ethics, maintain the confidentiality of information, analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusion, excel in a fast-paced work environment and handle a high volume of cases and investigations, and work nights, holidays and weekends. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills are needed.

Salary

Company info

Hiring Coordinator
Bronx County District Attorney's Office
198 East, L61st Street
Bronx, NY 10451-3506