ADA-Rikers Island Prosecution Bureau

City of New York

Location: Bronx, NY
Compensation: $97,000 - $178,000 / year
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Job description

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

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 maintain confidentiality of information
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.

Residency Requirement

US Citizenship and New York State residency are required as of the first day of employment

About employer

The City of New York delivers public services through agencies working across education, parks, public safety, health, infrastructure, and other areas.

Job description

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

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 maintain confidentiality of information
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.

Residency Requirement

US Citizenship and New York State residency are required as of the first day of employment

About employer

The City of New York delivers public services through agencies working across education, parks, public safety, health, infrastructure, and other areas.

Job description

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

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 maintain confidentiality of information
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.

Residency Requirement

US Citizenship and New York State residency are required as of the first day of employment

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.

About employer

The City of New York delivers public services through agencies working across education, parks, public safety, health, infrastructure, and other areas.