Assistant District Attorney- Financial Frauds Bureau

City of New York • New York, NY

4d • $97,000 - $178,000

About The Position

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks a well-qualified and diverse staff committed to serving the 1.4 million residents of Bronx County and pursuing fair justice. The Financial Frauds Bureau (FFB), within the Investigations Division, investigates and prosecutes cybercrimes, complex cryptocurrency frauds, and fraudulent schemes targeting the public, businesses, and government agencies in Bronx County. The bureau seeks an Investigative Assistant District Attorney to conduct long-term investigations and trials.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and admission to the New York State Bar in good standing.
• U.S. citizenship and New York State residency as of the first day of employment.
• At least 3 years of experience conducting investigative and trial work.
• Significant experience conducting long-term investigations.
• Significant trial experience.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information.
• Strong legal writing skills.
• Excellent people skills and demeanor.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics.
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to solve complex issues arising from investigations and case management from inception through conclusion, professionally and fairly.
• Knowledge of New York State courts and the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations.
• Organize and present grand jury presentations.
• Prosecute cases arising from investigations, including meeting discovery obligations and drafting motions and responses.
• Engage in plea negotiations and conduct hearings and trials.
• Maintain current knowledge of investigative methods and the proper application of relevant law.
• Participate in meetings and conferences between the District Attorney’s Office and other law enforcement agencies.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, across multiple organizational levels, internally and externally.
• Perform other duties as required or needed.
• Be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree