ADA-Felony Trial Bureau
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY:
The Bronx District Attorney is committed to serving the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community through the Offices groundbreaking mission of Pursuing Justice with Integrity by fulfilling our duty to victims and providing fairness to defendants. We seek attorneys with 3 years of experience in criminal practice to join our team as Assistant District Attorneys in a Felony Trial Bureau within the Trial Division. We are looking for a diverse staff that reflects the community we serve. Our office has a varied and busy practice allowing attorneys to grow professionally while serving the community. We seek attorneys experienced in prosecuting felonies to uphold the District Attorneys commitment to a safer Bronx through fair justice.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prosecute criminal cases in Bronx County from intake through final disposition.
- Evaluate cases to determine appropriate action.
- Implement Office policies as directed.
- Conduct investigations.
- Respond clearly and effectively (oral/written) to complex legal issues.
- Handle a high volume of cases efficiently and effectively.
- All duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Juris Doctor degree required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of criminal law and litigation experience.
- 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.
- Ability to conduct competent resourceful investigations.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics.
- Strong litigation skills
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Exhibit an ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusion.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment and handle a high volume of cases and investigations.
- Ability to work nights holidays and weekends.
To Apply
We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorneys Office. To applyclick below.Please includeyour cover letter (Indicating your divisions of interest) resume and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references to your application. Upon your completion we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns dont hesitate to contact Legal Recruitment at or via email at
**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 Attorneys 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 programs other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: 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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy
Key Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Time Management
- Policy Development
- Listening Skill
- Leadership skills
- Organizational Skill
- Oversight Management
- Communication
- Legislature Development
- Legal & Compliance
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Thinking Skills
- Team Player Spirit
- Management Skill
- Problem Solving Skills
