Assistant District Attorney

Assistant District Attorney

Summary

Title:Assistant District Attorney

ID:902-2026211

Experience:Lateral

Bureau:Financial Fraud Bureau

Civil Service Title:Senior Investigative Assistant District Attorney

Salary Range:$191,957-$211,100

Division:Investigations Division

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Bronx District Attorney's Office seeks a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serve the 1.5 million residents of the Bronx County community and who will pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Financial Frauds Bureau (FFB), located within the Investigations Division, investigates and prosecutes cybercrimes, elder fraud cases, complex frauds involving cryptocurrency, and fraudulent schemes to defraud the public, businesses, and government agencies in Bronx County. FFB seeks a Senior Investigative Assistant District Attorney to conduct long-term investigations and trials.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• 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

• 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

• 25 + years of experience conducting investigative and trial work.

• 10+ years of experience prosecuting financial crimes, preferably in the healthcare field

• Significant experience conducting long-term investigations

• Experience with investigating and trying racketeering cases

• Significant trial experience

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

• Strong legal writing skills

• Excellent people skills and demeanor

• 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 Click on the link below. Please upload a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and names and telephone numbers of 3 professional references to your application.Upon your completion of the application, 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 at 718-590-2258 or via email at [email protected].

**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: 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.