Job Description

Assistant District Attorney- Community Justice Bureau

The Bronx District Attorney's Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serving the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Community Justice Bureau seeks experienced attorneys (3+ years) to serve as Assistant District Attorneys. The Community Justice Bureau's mission is to provide treatment opportunities to defendants who may benefit from intervention in appropriate cases. The Bureau is primarily responsible for seeking meaningful case dispositions other than incarceration while recognizing the needs of victims, the community, and defendants. Under the direction of the Bureau Chief, Assistant District Attorneys in the Bureau facilitate pleas for all felonies and most misdemeanors involving drug treatment and/or mental health treatment and supervise all such cases through ultimate disposition. Assistants also offer guidance on all misdemeanors where alternative programming may be appropriate, such as social services and community service, or where defendants assert a defense of not responsible because of mental disease or defect pursuant to CPL 330.20 and CPL 730 examination.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess CJB case referrals to determine whether a program disposition is appropriate
• Maintain a caseload of pre- and post-disposition treatment cases and ensure treatment compliance
• Staff court parts, including, but not limited to JD/T, the gun possession treatment part, and Veterans' Court
• Participate in daily case conferencing meetings
• Conference cases with defendants and their attorneys regarding programming and meet with complainants
• Cultivate relationships with other agencies and programs including TASC, JD/T, TASC Mental Health Court Program, Bronx Community Solutions, Center for Justice Innovation, and other program providers
• Attend trainings and meetings to keep abreast of changes in the diversion and the mental health fields
• Perform other duties as required to support the work of the Criminal Justice Bureau and the Office at large

Qualifications

A Juris Doctor degree and a minimum of 3 years' criminal law experience; prosecutorial experience strongly preferred. US Citizenship and New York State Residency are required as of the first day of employment. Member in good standing of the NY State Bar. You must provide an original current certificate of good standing. Strong knowledge of, and experience with, the New York State Penal Law and Criminal Procedure Law Demonstrated commitment to seeking program dispositions. Ability to multi-task Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics, including decision-making skills and creativity in sentencing options. Knowledge of program opportunities in New York City. Knowledge and/or familiarity with principles of treatment courts. The ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator able to work in a multidisciplinary setting and maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organization.

To apply, please include your cover letter, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references to 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.

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.

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