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City of New York ADA - Senior Homicide Counsel in New York, New York
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 Senior Homicide Counsel. Prosecutors with a minimum of 10 years experience and ten 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
Conduct 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
Handle the most high-profile and sensitive cases in the office
Handle cases with challenging witnesses and/or challenging defendants
Handle a high-volume caseload efficiently and effectively
Train and mentor less experienced ADAs throughout the office
Consult on trial issues office-wide
All other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Juris Doctor degree required
Minimum of 10 years of criminal trial experience
Minimum of 15 felony trials including 10 homicide trials as first chair
U.S. citizenship and New York State residency are required as of first day of employment
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
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
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Additional Information
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.