What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bureau Chief position at Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks 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 seeks an experienced attorney (10 years) to serve as Chief of the Misdemeanor Trial Bureau. This position involves the day-to-day oversight of processing cases in the District Attorney’s Office and supervises 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 the 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
• All other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
• A Juris Doctorate, 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 the 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 sound 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
To Apply:
We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office. To apply, please click below. Please include your cover letter, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references in your application. Upon your completion, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Legal Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at LegalRecruitment@bronxda.nyc.gov.
Pursuant to Public Officers Law Section 3(1), United States citizenship is required of all Assistant District Attorneys upon commencement of their employment, as is New York State residency.
**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorney’s Office qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
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