Assistant District Attorney - Youth Justice Bureau

City of New York•New York, NY

10d•$97,000 - $178,000

About The Position

The Bronx County District Attorney’s Office is seeking experienced attorneys committed to youth justice to serve in its Youth Justice Bureau. The office serves a multicultural community of 1.4 million residents and is guided by the mission “Pursuing Justice with Integrity.” The role includes training attorneys and legal staff, supervising arrest processing and arraignment operations, reviewing legal issues and accusatory instruments, and handling complex matters in court. The position works a 4 p.m.–12 a.m. shift, with weekends and holidays as needed.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree.
Admission to the New York State Bar.
U.S. citizenship and New York State residency.
At least 18 months of experience in training or lecturing.
Ability to work with and supervise others in remote settings.
Excellent people skills and demeanor.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics.
Ability to analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusion.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of trial experience or equivalent experience.
Prior management experience.

Responsibilities

Train newly hired and promoted Assistant District Attorneys, DAT Writers, and Legal Writers in case processing, witness interviews, case-file preparation, and courtroom practices and procedures.
Supervise daily ECAB operations, including the Complaint Room, DAT Unit, and Arraignment parts, ensuring arrest matters are drafted and arraigned within the mandated 24-hour period.
Review legal issues related to arrest matters and make prosecution decisions based on case facts, legal issues, and applicable case law.
Review accusatory instruments for accuracy, proper charging, and facial sufficiency.
Answer legal questions and review cases drafted by the DAT Unit.
Handle telephone inquiries from OCA, the New York City Police Department, other law enforcement agencies, non-legal city agencies, defense attorneys, and the public.
Supervise arraignment parts when necessary, arraign press cases, and address complex matters in court.
Use the ZOLPA system and prepare Chrono reports to monitor the status of arraigned or pending cases and arrest-to-arraignment timing.
Serve as the Bronx District Attorney’s Office liaison with Corporation Counsel (Family Court) regarding Adolescent Offender, Juvenile Offender, and Juvenile Delinquent matters in the Complaint Room.
Work the 4 p.m.–12 a.m. shift and work weekends and holidays as needed.