City of New York
ADA - Senior Homicide Counsel
City of New York, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511
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 trialServe rotations of 24-hour on-call dutyRespond to crime scenesConduct witness and/or defendant interviewsDraft search warrants, trap and traces, and cell site ordersPresent homicide cases to the grand juryEstablish and maintain relationships with witnesses and surviving familiesHandle the most high-profile and sensitive cases in the officeHandle cases with challenging witnesses and/or challenging defendantsHandle a high-volume caseload efficiently and effectivelyTrain and mentor less experienced ADAs throughout the officeConsult on trial issues office-wideAll other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS:
Juris Doctor degree requiredMinimum of 10 years of criminal trial experienceMinimum of 15 felony trials including 10 homicide trials as first chairU.S. citizenship and New York State residency are required as of first day of employmentMember in good standing of the NY State Bar, evidenced by provision of an original current certificate of good standingAbility to exercise good judgment and strong ethicsExcellent written and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality of informationAbility to analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusionAbility to excel in a fast-paced work environment and handle a high volume of casesAbility to work nights, holidays and weekends as neededResidency 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.
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prosecute homicides from investigation through trialServe rotations of 24-hour on-call dutyRespond to crime scenesConduct witness and/or defendant interviewsDraft search warrants, trap and traces, and cell site ordersPresent homicide cases to the grand juryEstablish and maintain relationships with witnesses and surviving familiesHandle the most high-profile and sensitive cases in the officeHandle cases with challenging witnesses and/or challenging defendantsHandle a high-volume caseload efficiently and effectivelyTrain and mentor less experienced ADAs throughout the officeConsult on trial issues office-wideAll other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS:
Juris Doctor degree requiredMinimum of 10 years of criminal trial experienceMinimum of 15 felony trials including 10 homicide trials as first chairU.S. citizenship and New York State residency are required as of first day of employmentMember in good standing of the NY State Bar, evidenced by provision of an original current certificate of good standingAbility to exercise good judgment and strong ethicsExcellent written and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality of informationAbility to analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusionAbility to excel in a fast-paced work environment and handle a high volume of casesAbility to work nights, holidays and weekends as neededResidency 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.
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