Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Bronx, NY

Government

Bronx, NY

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Bronx, NY

Attorney

Min 4 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Evening Supervisor: Early Case Assessment Bureau

Job Responsibilities:
The role of Evening Supervisor at the Early Case Assessment Bureau (ECAB) within the organization involves a variety of supervisory and legal duties. Key responsibilities include:

- Training newly hired and promoted Assistant District Attorneys, DAT Writers, and Legal Writers in case processing, interviewing witnesses, case file preparation, and courtroom practices and procedures.
- Supervising the daily operation of ECAB, which encompasses the Complaint Room, DAT Unit, and Arraignment parts to ensure that arrest matters are drafted and arraigned within the required twenty-four (24) hour time period.
- Examining and reviewing legal issues related to arrest matters and making prosecution decisions based on case facts, legal issues, and applicable case law.
- Reviewing accusatory instruments for accuracy, proper charging, and facial sufficiency.
- Addressing legal questions and reviewing cases drafted by the DAT Unit.
- Handling telephone inquiries from the Office of Court Administration (OCA), NYC Police Department, other law enforcement agencies, non-legal city agencies, defense attorneys, and the general public.
- Supervising arraignment parts when necessary, including arraigning press cases and addressing complex matters in court.
- Accessing the ZOLPA system and preparing Chrono reports to monitor the arrest to arraignment time of cases.
- Serving as the liaison with Corporation Counsel for matters involving Adolescent Offenders, Juvenile Offenders, and Juvenile Delinquents in the Complaint Room.
- Working nights (4pm-12am), weekends, and holidays as needed.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Evening Supervisor position must meet the following educational and experience requirements:

- Juris Doctorate degree required.
- Admission to the New State Bar is required.
- US Citizenship and New York State Residency are required.
- A minimum of 4 years of trial experience or equivalent legal experience, with prior management experience preferred.
- At least 18 months of experience in training or lecturing.
- Ability to work and supervise others in a remote setting.
- Excellent people skills and demeanor.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics.
- Ability to analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusion.

Salary Information:
The salary range for the Evening Supervisor position is $112, to $188,.

Additional Information:
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, candidates may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Detailed information can be found on the . Department of Education’s website.

Residency Requirement:
New York State Residency is required on the first day of employment.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status or 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.