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City of New York · 2 months ago

Assistant District Attorney Child Abuse/Sex Crimes Bureau

Bronx, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The City of New York is seeking experienced attorneys to join the Bronx District Attorney’s Office in the Child Abuse/Sex Crimes Bureau. The role involves investigating and prosecuting felonies and misdemeanors related to child abuse and sex crimes, while collaborating with various agencies and experts to ensure justice for victims.

GovernmentLegalPublic Relations

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload involving felonies and pre-arrest investigations into physical and sexual abuse against children and adult sex crimes

Work closely with colleagues and supervisors to investigate, strategize and conference these complex cases

Present appropriate felonies to the grand jury to secure indictments

Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team of the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) including NYPD Special Victims Squad, ACS, medical personnel and Safe Horizon

Staff complaint room shifts that include nights and weekends to address any CAS cases that come in. During a shift there may be a need to go to a precinct, squad or hospital to meet with a victim or take a videotaped statement from a suspect

Staff Court Parts, Arraignments, and the Child Advocacy Center (CAC)

Collaborate with TPAs to comply with discovery, Brady and Giglio obligations

Implement Office policies as directed

Respond clearly and effectively (oral/written) to complex legal issues

Handle a high-volume of cases efficiently and effectively

Perform all other related duties and projects as designated

Qualification

Child abuse prosecutionSex crimes prosecutionForensic interviewingTrauma informed skillsCollaboration with agenciesLegal writingCase managementOral communication