ADA-Auto Theft Prosecution

JOB SUMMARY

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks a well-qualified Assistant District Attorney whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serving the 1.4 million residents of the Bronx County community and who will pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct investigations.
• Draft subpoenas or warrants for electronic communications data, pen register, cell site/GPS, and other data or property.
• Perform a full range of intelligence, analytical, and investigative tasks.
• Structure collected evidence into an organized, cogent grand jury presentation.
• Pursue prosecutions that arise from long-term investigations, including meeting discovery obligations, drafting motions and responses, engaging in plea negotiations, conducting hearings and trials.
• Oversee work performed by analysts, law enforcement partners, and effectively communicate best practices, areas of improvement, and investigative goals and results to other team members.
• Maintain current knowledge of investigative methods and proper application of relevant law.
• Participate in meetings and conferences between the DA’s Office and other law enforcement agencies.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication.
• Communicate across multiple organizational levels, both internally and externally.
• Collaborate with the Crime Strategies Bureau, staff, and other bureaus to share intelligence.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctorate degree and admission to New York State Bar in Good Standing required.
• US Citizenship and New York State residency are required as of the first day of employment.
• 3 + years of experience conducting investigative and trial work.
• Experience conducting long-term investigations.
• Significant grand jury experience.
• Hearing and trial experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Able to draft and review applications for search warrants (including those related to electronic devices and social media accounts), pen registers and GPS data.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong legal writing skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics.
• Excellent computer skills with 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 both professionally and fairly.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and collegial manner.
• Superior organizational, time management, writing, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of NYS courts and the criminal justice system.