Assistant District Attorney Child Abuse/Sex Crimes Bureau

City of New York•New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking experienced attorneys to serve as Assistant District Attorneys in its Child Abuse/Sex Crimes Bureau (CAS). The bureau investigates and prosecutes felonies and misdemeanors involving child abuse and sex crimes, including child homicides. ADAs receive training in forensic interviewing of children and trauma-informed interviewing skills for CAS witnesses. They work collaboratively with the NYPD’s Special Victims Squad, expert medical personnel, ACS, and other agencies from investigation through prosecution, and consult medical and scientific experts on subjects including forensic evidence collection and medical exams, child sexual abuse psychology, abusive head trauma, burns, and DNA.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree.
At least three years of relevant experience.
U.S. citizenship and New York State residency as of the first day of employment.
Membership in good standing of the New York State Bar, evidenced by an original current certificate of good standing.
Ability to conduct competent, resourceful investigations.
Good judgment and strong ethics.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Ability to analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusion.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment and handle a high volume of cases.
Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload involving felonies and pre-arrest investigations into physical and sexual abuse against children and adult sex crimes.
Work with colleagues and supervisors to investigate, strategize, and conference complex cases.
Present appropriate felonies to the grand jury to secure indictments.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary Child Advocacy Center team, including the NYPD Special Victims Squad, ACS, medical personnel, and Safe Horizon.
Staff complaint room shifts, including nights and weekends, and respond to CAS cases; shifts may require visits 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.
Collaborate with TPAs to comply with discovery, Brady, and Giglio obligations.
Implement Office policies as directed.
Respond clearly and effectively to complex legal issues, orally and in writing.
Handle a high volume of cases efficiently and effectively.
Perform other related duties and projects as designated.