Bureau Chief of Legal Recruitment

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, the BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.We are seeking to hire a Chief for the Legal Recruitment Bureau to work under the supervision of the Chief of Staff. The Bureau Chief will be an experienced, well-rounded professional with a strong track record in legal and professional staff recruitment, particularly with respect to qualified lateral attorneys, and an ability to create innovative and results-oriented solutions to address an agency-wide staffing shortage.Responsibilities:

Establish and implement recruitment efforts that effectively communicate and support the Office's mission and strategic vision;Oversee and direct recruitment of attorneys and professional staff, with a full understanding of the recruitment process starting with drafting the job posting through making the job offer to successful candidates;Develop innovative strategies for expanding and increasing the recruitment and retention of lateral attorneys and addressing unfilled positions;Provide leadership and

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