City of New York · 2 months ago
Assistant District Attorney - Human Trafficking Unit
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$42K/yr - $178K/yr
3+ years expThe City of New York is seeking experienced attorneys for the Bronx District Attorney’s Office Human Trafficking Unit. The role involves managing complex cases related to human trafficking, collaborating with various stakeholders, and providing legal support to victims while ensuring justice is served.
GovernmentLegalPublic Relations
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload involving felonies and pre-arrest investigations into sex and labor trafficking, or any other criminal conduct committed in conjunction with and in furtherance of human trafficking, such as drug possession, drug sales, robberies, burglaries, sexual assaults, assaults, harassment, weapons possession, financial crimes, and child pornography
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 crime victims’ advocates and social service providers to assess survivor’s needs and connect them to appropriate social services
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team of investigators, forensic scientists, and law enforcement professionals to enhance investigations and cases
Assess T-Visa applications and motions to vacate convictions for human trafficking survivors
Staff on-call shifts. During a shift, there may be a need to go to a precinct, hospital, or Child Advocacy Center, or other location to meet with a victim, witness, or suspect
Attend taskforce meetings, professional training, community outreach and educational programming, and other meetings as directed
Participate in occasional law enforcement operations outside of standard work hours
Staff courtrooms and make appropriate oral records on own and others’ cases
Handle a high-volume of cases efficiently and effectively
Collaborate with non-legal staff with discovery obligations
Respond clearly and effectively (oral/written) to complex and novel legal issues
Implement Office policies as directed
Perform all other duties and projects as designated
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor degree required
Minimum Of Three (3) Years Of Relevant Experience Required
US Citizenship and New York State Residency are required as of the first day of employment
Member in good standing of the NY State Bar. You must provide an original current certificate of good standing
Ability to both interact with and be comfortable with a diverse population
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Ability to handle a high volume of cases and investigations
Ability to conduct competent, resourceful investigations
Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics
Ability to analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusion
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment
Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Ability to be on-call during nights, holidays, and weekends
Preferred
Experience working with intimate partner violence and/or sexual assault cases
Leading complex investigations
Handling a felony caseload
Presenting cases to a Grand Jury
Litigating novel issues in motion practice
Leading or assisting in criminal trials
Prior experience in forensic interviewing preferred but on-the-job training can be arranged
Knowledge of the neighborhoods, resources, and population of Bronx County preferred
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
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