Homicide Assistant District Attorney

City of New York • New York City, NY

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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 a high-volume setting. Homicide Assistant District Attorneys report to the Chief of Homicide and, with latitude for independent judgment, handle complex and sensitive cases from investigation through trial. Prosecutors with at least seven years of experience and five 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 providing 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 homicides 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 all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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