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Assistant District Attorney
Summary
Title:Assistant District Attorney
ID:902 - 2021007
Department:Special Investigations Bureau
Functional Title:Deputy Bureau Chief
Salary Range:$155,100
Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and to pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Special Investigations Bureau (SIB) within the Investigations Division is seeking an experienced attorney (7+ years) to serve as Deputy Bureau Chief.  Reporting to the Bureau Chief, the Deputy will assist in overseeing SIB which investigates and prosecutes narcotics trafficking, firearms trafficking, non-fatal shootings, economic crimes involving fraud and tax evasion, and enterprise corruption utilizing electronic surveillance.  SIB also includes the Narcotics Investigation Unit (NIU), which conducts long term investigations into major narcotics traffickers.   

 

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Oversee, supervise, and direct all investigations conducted by SIB and NIU.
  • Review and assess the legal sufficiency of all applications for search warrants, pen registers and eavesdropping warrants.   
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with various state, local and federal law enforcement agencies.
  • Communicate across multiple organizational levels, both internally and externally.
  • Conduct in-depth case reviews and conferences.
  • 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.
  • Available nights, weekends and holidays.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Juris Doctorate degree, required.
  • 7+ years of experience, 12 months in a managerial role required.
  • US Citizenship and New York State Residency are required as of first day of employment.
  • Significant experience conducting and overseeing long term investigations into narcotics and firearms trafficking, gang violence, and other organized criminal activity.
  • Significant trial experience including, but not limited to, trials involving enterprise corruption, large-scale narcotics operations, firearm trafficking, gangs and fraud cases.
  • A firm grasp of Criminal Procedure Law Articles 700, 705, 690, the Stored Communications Act, and federal reporting requirements for eavesdropping.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Strong business planning and forecasting skills.
  • Strong legal writing 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.
  • Excellent people skills.
  • Ability to solve complex issues arising from investigations and case management problems from inception through conclusion both professionally and fairly.
  • Knowledge of NYS courts and the criminal justice system. 

 

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

 

 

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