Evening Supervising Assistant District Attorney

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Train newly hired and promoted Assistant District Attorneys, DAT Writers, and Legal Writers in case processing, interviewing witnesses, case file preparation, and proper courtroom practices and procedures.
• Supervise the daily operation of ECAB, which includes the Complaint Room, DAT Unit, and Arraignment parts, with a focus on ensuring that arrest matters are drafted and arraigned within the mandated twenty-four (24) hour time period.
• Examine and review legal issues that constantly arise with respect to arrest matters and make decisions on the prosecution of these arrest matters based on a review and examination of the case facts, legal issues and relevant applicable case law.
• Examine and review accusatory instruments for accuracy, proper charging, and facial sufficiency.
• Answer legal questions and review cases drafted by the DAT Unit.
• Handle all telephone inquiries from OCA, NYC Police Department, other law enforcement agencies, non-legal city agencies, defense attorneys, and the general public.
• Supervise the arraignment parts when necessary. Arraign press cases and address complex matters in court.
• Access the ZOLPA system and prepare Chrono reports in order to access the status of cases that are arraigned or awaiting to be drafted in monitoring the arrest to arraignment time on such cases.
• Serve as the BXDA liaison with Corporation Counsel (Family Court) with respect to Adolescent Offenders, Juvenile Offenders and Juvenile Delinquents matters in the Complaint Room.
• Work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as an Assistant District Attorney, DAT Writer, or Legal Writer.
• Experience in case processing, interviewing witnesses, case file preparation, and proper courtroom practices.
• Ability to examine and review legal issues and make decisions based on case facts, legal issues, and applicable case law.
• Experience examining and reviewing accusatory instruments for accuracy, proper charging, and facial sufficiency.
• Experience answering legal questions and reviewing cases drafted by the DAT Unit.
• Experience handling telephone inquiries from various sources.
• Experience supervising the arraignment parts and addressing complex matters in court.
• Experience working nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Skills

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of legal principles and procedures.
• Proficiency in using the ZOLPA system and preparing Chrono reports.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• The Bronx District Attorney’s Office offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

• The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• This position requires evening, weekend, and holiday work.

Additional Information

• The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
• US Citizenship and New York State residency are required as of the first date of employment.