JOB SUMMARY:

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serving the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursuing a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Financial Frauds Bureau (FFB), within the Investigations Division, investigates and prosecutes complex financial crimes, including fraud and other offenses involving cryptocurrency and digital assets. In support of the establishment of a new Cryptocurrency Unit, FFB is seeking two experienced Assistant District Attorneys to join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to investigating and prosecuting criminal activity involving cryptocurrency. The selected candidates will conduct complex investigations, analyze blockchain transactions, trace illicit funds, and prosecute cryptocurrency-related cases from investigation through trial.

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

• Work within a multidisciplinary team to uncover and analyze the use of cryptocurrency to fund and facilitate criminal activity
• Perform blockchain analysis to trace transactions and identify patterns of illicit activity
• Conduct open-source research to gather information relevant to cryptocurrency-related investigations
• Collaborate with other bureaus and units within the office to strengthen the office’s capacity for tracing and recovering funds connected to cryptocurrency-related frauds
• Conduct community outreach, alongside other team members, to enhance public awareness of cryptocurrency-related frauds and encourage reporting to law enforcement
• Remain current on existing and emerging cryptocurrency technologies, including blockchain analysis, decentralized finance, NFTs and other Web3 innovations
• Conduct cryptocurrency investigations
• Organize and present grand jury presentations
• Prosecute the cases that arise from investigations, including meeting discovery obligations, drafting motions and responses
• Engage in plea negotiations, conduct hearings and trials
• 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
• Perform other duties as required
• Available nights, weekends, and holidays
• Other duties as needed

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
• Significant experience conducting long-term investigations
• Significant trial experience 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• 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
• Knowledge of NYS courts and the criminal justice system.

To Apply

We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office. To apply, please click below. Please include your cover letter, resume, and writing sample. Upon your completion, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Legal Recruitment and Retention at 718-590-2258 or via email at LegalRecruitment@bronxda.nyc.gov.

**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorney’s Office qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

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.