Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in New York City, NY

Government

New York City, NY

Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

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Assistant District Attorney is a legal staff position within the Human Trafficking Unit of the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. This position offers a salary range of $80,440 - $167,610 and requires a minimum of three years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have experience working with intimate partner violence and/or sexual assault cases, leading complex investigations, handling a felony caseload, presenting cases to a Grand Jury, and litigating novel issues in motion practice. The candidate should also be passionate about working with victims of human trafficking and have knowledge of the Bronx County community and resources. Juris Doctor degree and membership in good standing with the NY State Bar are required.

Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload involving felonies and pre-arrest investigations related to human trafficking and other criminal conduct
- Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to investigate and strategize complex cases
- Present appropriate cases to the Grand Jury for indictments
- Work with a multidisciplinary team to assess survivor's needs and connect them with social services
- Collaborate with investigators and law enforcement professionals to enhance investigations and cases
- Assess T-Visa applications and motions to vacate convictions for human trafficking survivors
- Attend taskforce meetings, professional training, and community outreach and educational programming
- Staff on-call shifts for emergencies and participate in occasional law enforcement operations outside of standard work hours
- Handle a high-volume of cases efficiently and effectively
- Collaborate with non-legal staff for discovery obligations
- Respond effectively to complex legal issues
- Implement Office policies as directed
- Perform all other duties and projects as designated

Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree required
- Minimum of three years of relevant experience required
- US Citizenship and New York State Residency are required
- Member in good standing of the NY State Bar
- Ability to interact with and be comfortable with a diverse population
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to handle a high volume of cases and investigations
- Ability to conduct competent and resourceful investigations
- Strong ethics and judgment
- Ability to solve issues or problems from start to finish
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Availability for on-call shifts during nights, holidays, and weekends
- Prior experience in forensic interviewing preferred, but on-the-job training can be arranged
- Knowledge of the Bronx County community and resources preferred

To apply for this position, please visit or go to / and enter Job ID 598615 in the "Search open jobs" field. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and provide three professional references. The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. The federal government also provides student loan forgiveness for qualifying public service employees.