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 an experienced trial attorney to join the Homicide Bureau as Homicide Counsel. Prosecutors with a minimum of ten years experience and seven Homicide trials as first chair, will be considered. Reporting to the Chief of Homicide, with latitude for independent judgment, Homicide Counsel handle high-profile, challenging, complex, and sensitive cases from investigation through trial as well as serve as a mentor to junior ADAs in the bureau.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prosecute homicides from investigation through trial

Serve rotations of 24-hour on-call duty

Respond to crime scenes

Conducting 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

Mentor less experienced ADAs in the bureau

Handle high-profile cases with media attention

Handle cases with challenging witnesses and/or challenging defendants

Handle a high-volume caseload efficiently and effectively

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree required

Minimum of ten years of criminal trial experience

Minimum of seven homicide trials

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