Assistant District Attorney Child Abuse/Sex Crimes Bureau

City of New York•New York, NY

11d•$97,000 - $178,000

About The Position

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks 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. Attorneys receive training in forensic interviewing of children and trauma-informed interviewing skills for CAS witnesses. CAS works collaboratively with the NYPD’s Special Victims Squad, expert medical personnel, ACS, and other agencies from investigation through prosecution. Attorneys consult with medical and scientific experts on subjects including forensic evidence collection and medical exams, the psychology of child sexual abuse, 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.
Ability to exercise 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 going 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.