ADA-Rikers Island Prosecution Bureau

Requirements

• -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
• -3+ years of experience conducting investigative and trial work.
• -Significant experience conducting long-term investigations into gang violence, contraband smuggling, arson, serious assaults, sex offenses, and other organized criminal activity
• -Significant trial experience including, but not limited to, trials involving gangs, contraband smuggling, arson, serious assaults, sex offenses, attempted murder and murder cases
• -A firm grasp of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
• -Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• -Strong legal writing skills
• -Excellent people skills and demeanor
• -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.

Benefits

Additional Information

JOB SUMMARY: The Bronx District Attorney's Office seeks a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Rikers Island Prosecutions Bureau (RIPB), located within the Investigations Division, investigates and prosecutes crimes committed on Rikers Island, which may include the following: contraband smuggling, arson, serious assaults, sex offenses, attempted murder and murder cases. RIPB is seeking an 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 -Analyze trends of violence on Rikers Island and develop strategies for investigations and prosecutions -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 -Available to rotate between the Bronx District Attorney's main office on 161st Street in Bronx County and the satellite office on Rikers Island. ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (S - 30114

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