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City of New York · 2 months ago

Assistant District Attorney - Domestic Violence Bureau

Bronx, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$102K/yr - $178K/yr

4+ years exp

The City of New York is seeking experienced attorneys for the Bronx District Attorney’s Office's Domestic Violence Bureau. The role involves managing a caseload of intimate partner violence and sex crimes, collaborating with colleagues, and presenting cases to the grand jury.

GovernmentLegalPublic Relations

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload involving felonies and pre-arrest investigations into intimate partner violence

Collaborate with and report directly to Bureau Chief/Deputy Bureau Chiefs and Supervisors

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

Present appropriate felonies to the grand jury to secure indictments

Staff complaint room shifts that include nights and weekends

Staff a 24hour or weekly “felony or homicide duty shift” during which there may be a need to go to a precinct, crime scene or hospital to meet with a victim or take a videotaped statement from a suspect

Staff Court Parts and Arraignments

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, often under stringent time constraints

Perform all other related duties and projects as designated

When needed, advise, assist, and second seat, both in grand jury and trial, all levels of legal staff

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris Doctorate degreeNew York State Bar membershipInvestigative skillsEthicsWritten communicationInterpersonal communicationAnalytical problem solvingHigh volume case handlingConfidentialityFast-paced environment