Assistant District Attorney - Bureau Chief

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Trial Division is seeking an experienced attorney (10 years) to serve as Chief of the Misdemeanor Trial Bureau. This position involves the day-to-day oversight of the processing of cases in the District Attorney’s Office and provides supervision to all Bureau staff (legal and support). Reporting to the Trial Division Deputy Chief, the Bureau Chief will serve as the leader of the Bureau, overseeing prosecutions, training, and management of the Bureau.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement prosecution strategies to aid in the effective handling of criminal cases in Bronx County
• Oversee assignment of cases
• Report to Deputy Division Chief regarding the productivity of the Bureau
• Participate in meetings and conferences between the District Attorney’s Office and other law enforcement agencies
• Serve on the faculty for the Office’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs, including Orientation Training for new Assistants, Grand Jury training, and both Felony and Misdemeanor Trial

Training programs

• Day-to-day supervision responsibilities of Bureau staff including, but not limited to, attendance, training and development
• Prepare case status and statistical reports, as required
• Be on-call on rotating nights/weekends to handle response to cases and make case assessments

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Juris Doctorate degree, 10 years of trial experience required or the equivalent including 4 years of prior management experience preferred
• New York State residency and US Citizenship required as of first day of employment
• Excellent people skills and demeanor
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Excellent presentation and organizational skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics
• Ability to analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusion Ability to motivate, organize, and direct all levels of staff in various responsibilities
• Working knowledge of investigative methods
• Must understand and respond clearly and effectively (oral/written) to complex legal issues

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