Homicide Assistant District Attorney
City of New York•New York, NY
•$122,000 - $178,000
About The Position
The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking experienced trial attorneys to join its Homicide Bureau. The Bureau handles homicide cases in one of the country’s busiest offices. Reporting to the Chief of Homicide and exercising independent judgment, Homicide Assistant District Attorneys handle complex and sensitive cases from investigation through trial. Candidates with at least seven years of criminal trial experience and five violent felony jury trials will be considered.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree
- At least 7 years of criminal trial experience
- At least 5 violent felony jury trials
- 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 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
- Prosecute homicide cases from investigation through trial
- Serve rotations of 24-hour on-call duty
- Respond to crime scenes
- Conduct witness and/or defendant interviews
- Draft search warrants, trap and traces, and cell site orders
- Present homicide cases to the grand jury
- Establish and maintain relationships with witnesses and surviving families
- Handle a high-volume caseload efficiently and effectively
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
