JOB SUMMARY:
 

The Bronx District Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney (10+ years) with outstanding management/supervisory skills to help lead the Investigations Division, which is comprised of The Criminal Enterprise Bureau; The Economic Crimes Bureau; The Narcotics and Gangs Investigations Bureau; The Public Integrity Bureau; The Rikers Island Prosecution Bureau; The Special Investigations Bureau; The Immigrant Affairs Unit; The Tax and Organizational Fraud Unit; and The Firearms Trafficking Unit. The Deputy Chief of the Division must be capable of managing Bureau Chiefs, Deputy Bureau Chiefs, supervisors, senior staff, administrators, and support staff. The Deputy Division Chief must be proficient and innovative in addressing the matters handled by all of these bureaus and units, as well as in addressing both city and state-wide crime initiatives and crime reduction strategies. 

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
 

The Deputy Chief of the Investigations Division reports to the Chief of the Investigations Division and serves on the Bronx District Attorney’s Executive Staff. The ideal candidate must be a person who embodies the District Attorney’s vision and goals, is seeking a challenge, has experience in all of the aforementioned areas, and is sensitive to the unique needs and dynamics of investigating and prosecuting cases in Bronx County.

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 
 Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in the overall management and supervision of the Investigations Division
• Work closely with Bureau/Unit Chiefs and executive leadership to create, develop and administer policy
• Supervise current investigating techniques and case enhancement methods, as well as seek out best practices both locally and nationally
• Communicate across all levels of an organization, including internally and externally.
• Conduct in-depth case review and conferences as needed
• Have an up-to-date knowledge of the criminal justice system at both the judicial and executive levels
• Organize, motivate, direct, coach, and evaluate all levels of staff in various responsibilities
• Understand and respond clearly and effectively (oral/written) to complex legal issues
• Work cooperatively with a large and diverse staff
• Participate in training for office personnel and outside agencies

• A Juris Doctorate degree is required
• 10+ years of experience and 8 years of management experience
• US Citizenship and New York State Residency are required
• Excellent people skills and demeanor
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information
• Strong business planning and forecasting skills
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Excellent presentation and organizational skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics
• Ability to analytically solve complex issues or problems from inception through conclusion both professionally and fairly
• Extensive trial and investigative experience
• Some appellate experience
• Strong knowledge of both the Bronx courts and the criminal justice system