Deputy Bureau Chief: Early Case Assessment Bureau

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 Early Case Assessment Bureau (ECAB) is seeking an experienced attorney (7+ years) to serve as Deputy Bureau Chief, ECAB.

This position involves the day-to-day oversight of the processing, analysis, drafting, and monitoring of both live arrest and DAT (Desk Appearance Ticket) matters in the District Attorney's Office, as well as the oversight of the arraignment parts. This position also involves the supervision of all Bureau staff (legal and support). Reporting to the ECAB Bureau Chief, the ECAB Deputy Bureau Chief will assist in leading the Bureau, helping to oversee the processing, analysis, and drafting of all live and DAT arrest matters, training, and management of the Bureau.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and implement procedures and strategies to aid in the effective analysis and monitoring of all live and DAT arrest matters coming through ECAB viewed towards prosecution in Bronx County

Oversee the various units of ECAB (i.e., the Complaint Room, Arraignments and DAT Unit)

Collaborate closely with the Bureau Chief to administer policies and procedures.

Motivate and direct all levels of staff in various responsibilities.

Advise and assist supervisory staff (both legal and professional) in the daily supervision of the bureau.

Interact with NYPD officials on a daily basis, and participate in meetings and conferences between the District Attorney's Office and other law enforcement agencies, as well as meetings with OCA (Office of Court Administration).

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, schedules, training, and development.

Prepare productivity, statistical, and daily arrest reports, as required, as well as address staff scheduling.

Be on-call on nights, weekends, and holidays to assist supervisors on duty, and handle responses to cases, and make case assessments.

Perform all other related duties and projects as designated.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate degree, 7+ years of trial experience or the equivalent, including 2 years of prior management experience, preferred New York State residency, and US Citizenship required as of first day of employment.

U.S. citizenship and New York State residency are required as of the first day of employment;

Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Firm knowledge of and experience with New York's Penal Law and Criminal Procedures Law.

Excellent people skills and demeanor.

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 the BXDA Folder Tracking System (FTS)

Must understand and respond clearly and effectively (oral/written) to complex legal issues.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, planning, and communications skills that build and sustain effective working relationships at all levels of the Office; and

Ability to think creatively and work collaboratively with personnel at all levels of the Office.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York State Residency is REQUIRED on the first day of employment.

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.