ADA-Rikers Island Prosecution Bureau

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serving the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursuing a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Rikers Island Prosecutions Bureau (RIPB), within the Investigations Division, investigates and prosecutes crimes committed on Rikers Island, including contraband smuggling, arson, serious assaults, sex offenses, attempted murder, and murder. RIPB seeks an Investigative Assistant District Attorney to conduct long-term investigations and trials. The position rotates between the Bronx District Attorney’s main office on 161st Street in Bronx County and the satellite office on Rikers Island, and requires availability nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree.
Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing.
U.S. citizenship and New York State residency as of the first day of employment.
At least 3 years of experience conducting investigative and trial work.
Significant experience conducting long-term investigations into gang violence, contraband smuggling, arson, serious assaults, sex offenses, and other organized criminal activity.
Significant trial experience, including trials involving gangs, contraband smuggling, arson, serious assaults, sex offenses, attempted murder, and murder cases.
A firm grasp of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Strong legal writing skills.
Excellent people skills and demeanor.
Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics.
Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to solve complex issues arising from investigations and case management problems from inception through conclusion, professionally and fairly.
Knowledge of New York State courts and the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

Conduct investigations.
Organize and present grand jury presentations.
Prosecute cases arising from investigations, including meeting discovery obligations and drafting motions and responses.
Engage in plea negotiations and conduct hearings and trials.
Maintain current knowledge of investigative methods and proper application of relevant law.
Analyze trends of violence on Rikers Island and develop strategies for investigations and prosecutions.
Participate in meetings and conferences between the DA’s Office and other law enforcement agencies.
Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, across multiple organizational levels internally and externally.
Perform other duties as required.
Be available nights, weekends, and holidays.
Rotate between the Bronx District Attorney’s main office and the satellite office on Rikers Island.