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Assistant District Attorney
Summary
Title:Assistant District Attorney
ID:904 - 18 - 008
Department:Rikers Island Prosecution
Functional Title:Deputy Bureau Chief
Salary Range:N/A
Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Bronx County District Attorney seeks an experienced attorney (5+ years) with outstanding management and supervisory skills to supervise attorneys in the Rikers Island Prosecution Bureau. The Rikers Island Prosecution Bureau works to dismantle criminal networks currently operating in the city’s jails. The Bureau prosecutes criminal offenses committed on Rikers, which include promoting contraband, arson, serious assaults, sex offenses, murder, and attempted murder. Together with external partners, the Bureau collaborates with the Gangs/Narcotics, Special Investigations and Public Integrity Bureaus. The Bureau also integrates the technological resources of the Crime Strategies Bureau to identify commonalities and patterns of contraband trafficking and violence.  

Reporting to the Bureau Chief, the Deputy Bureau Chief will help to lead the Rikers Island Prosecution Bureau, overseeing the day-to-day operation of the bureau, prosecutions, training, and management of the bureau and all of its units and staff, both Legal and support.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

  • Develop and implement prosecution strategies to aid in enhancing the collection of evidence and witness interviews
  • Analyze law enforcement intelligence regarding internal or external criminal activity impacting Rikers Island and the surrounding neighborhoods
  • Help to oversee investigations of complex criminal networks and identify criminal enterprises operating within jail facilities.
  • Oversee assignment of cases Report to the Bureau Chief regarding the productivity of the Bureau
  • Motivate, organize, and direct all levels of staff in various responsibilities
  • Train staff on Federal and State statutory and case law regarding criminal procedure and penal law Participate in meetings and conferences between the District Attorney’s Office and other law enforcement agencies
  • Supervise Bureau staff including, but not limited to, attendance, training and development
  • Prepare case status and statistical reports, as required
  • Be on-call on rotating nights/weekends to handle response to cases and make case assessments
  • Interact with members of the community and families of victims
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PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

  • US Citizenship required
  • New York State residency required
  • A Juris Doctorate degree, 5+ years of trial experience or the equivalent required
  • Three years of management and/or supervisory experience preferred
  • Excellent people skills and demeanor
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
  • 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 issues or problems from inception through conclusion
  • Working knowledge of investigative methods
  • Ability to respond clearly and effectively (oral/written) to complex legal issues

The Office of the Bronx District Attorney is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion

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