ADA-Rikers Island Prosecution Bureau

City of New York
New York, NY
Category Legal
Job Description
The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks an Investigative Assistant District Attorney to conduct long-term investigations and trials in the Rikers Island Prosecutions Bureau. The role involves conducting investigations, prosecuting cases, and analyzing trends of violence on Rikers Island.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate degree and admission to New York State Bar in Good Standing
  • 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
  • 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
  • Knowledge of NYS courts and the criminal justice system
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