ADA-Rikers Island Prosecution Bureau

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.

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

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.