ADA-Public Integrity Bureau

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks staff members whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serving the 1.4 million residents of Bronx County and pursuing a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Public Integrity Bureau (PIB), within the Investigations Division, investigates and prosecutes corruption involving public servants, government employees, and elected officials. It also investigates allegations of sexual abuse, excessive force, or misconduct by uniformed public servants, including members of the New York City Police Department and the New York City Department of Correction. The bureau seeks an Investigative Assistant District Attorney to conduct long-term investigations and trials.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree and 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 performing long-term criminal investigations.
• Grand jury experience.
• Trial experience, including violent felonies and sex crimes.
• Experience drafting applications for search warrants, including warrants related to electronic devices and social media accounts.
• Experience developing and managing complex investigations.
• Strong legal writing skills.
• Excellent people skills and demeanor.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to solve complex investigative and case-management issues professionally and fairly, from inception through conclusion.
• 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 the proper application of relevant law.
• Participate in meetings and conferences between the DA’s Office and other law enforcement agencies.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, across organizational levels and with internal and external contacts.
• Perform other duties as required or needed.
• Be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

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