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City of New York Assistant District Attorney - Violent Criminal Enterprise Bureau in New York, New York
Job Description
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 Violent Criminal Enterprise Bureau (VCEB), located within the Investigations Division, focuses on combatting violent gangs in Bronx County, through aggressive investigation and prosecution. Working in partnership with a variety of state, local and federal agencies, VCEB also proactively investigates and prosecutes firearms trafficking. VCEB partners with the Crime Strategies Bureau to convert actionable intelligence into pro-active investigations and prosecutions. VCEB is seeking an Investigative Assistant District Attorney to conduct long-term investigations and trials.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct 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
Analyze trends of gang violence in Bronx County and develop strategies for investigations and prosecutions
Participate in meetings and conferences between the DA’s Office and other law enforcement agencies
Communicate across multiple organizational levels, both internally and externally
Collaborate with the Crime Strategies Bureau, staff and other bureaus to share intelligence
Perform other duties as required
Available nights, weekends and holidays
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 years’ experience performing long-term criminal investigations
Experience in the cultivation and use of confidential informants and cooperating witnesses
Ample experience with the drafting and review of applications for search warrants (including those related to electronic devices and social media accounts), 2703(d) orders, pen registers and eavesdropping warrants
Significant grand jury experience
Trial experience in the areas of violent crime, gang prosecutions, gun violence, complex conspiracies and criminal enterprises
Clear and effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to work in a collaborative and collegial manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
Significant experience investigating complex conspiracies and criminal enterprises
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
Knowledge of NYS courts and the criminal justice system.
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.