Homicide Assistant District Attorney Job at City of New York, New York, NY

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  • City of New York
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description



The Bronx District Attorney is committed to serving the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community through the Office’s groundbreaking mission of “Pursuing Justice with Integrity” by fulfilling our duty to victims and providing fairness to defendants. We are looking for a diverse staff that reflects the community we serve. The Homicide Bureau is composed of some of the most seasoned and experienced prosecutors working in one of the busiest offices in the country . While the Bronx accounts for 16% of the population of the City of New York, it saw 31% of the homicides in 2021. With the increase in violence and homicides in the Bronx, we are currently seeking experienced trial attorneys to join the Homicide Bureau. Prosecutors with a minimum of seven years and five felony jury trials will be considered. Reporting to the Chief of Homicide, with latitude for independent judgment, Homicide ADAs handle complex and sensitive cases from investigation through trial.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prosecute homicides from investigation through trial

Serve rotations of 24-hour on-call duty

Respond to crime scenes

Conduct witness and/or defendant interviews

Draft search warrants, trap and traces, and cell site orders

Present homicide cases to the grand jury

Establish and maintain relationships with witnesses and surviving families.

Handle a high-volume caseload efficiently and effectively

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications



Juris Doctor degree required

Minimum of 7 years of criminal trial experience

Minimum of 5 felony jury trials

U.S. citizenship and New York State residency are required as of first day of employment

Member in good standing of the NY State Bar, evidenced by provision of an original current certificate of good standing

Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics

Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

Exhibit an ability to maintain confidentiality of information

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

Ability to work nights, holidays and weekends as needed

Additional Information



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.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Felony friendly, Night shift, Weekend work,

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