Assistant District Attorney Discovery Compliance Bureau
Assistant District Attorney Discovery Compliance Bureau
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Job Description
The Bronx District Attorneys Office is seeking a wellqualified 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 Discovery Compliance Bureau (DCB) within the General Counsel Division is seeking an experienced attorney (3 years) to serve as an Assistant District Attorney. DCB works closely with NYPD CCRB and other government and prosecuting agencies to obtain the necessary materials to satisfy our discovery obligations under state and federal law. The bureau provides comprehensive litigation support in all phases of criminal cases.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with external agencies to obtain discovery materials particularly those related to potential law enforcement witness credibility issues;
Review sensitive disciplinary and personnel information to determine disclosure obligations pursuant to CPL 245.20;
Draft review and edit motion responses for challenges to Certificates of Compliance and speedy trial motions applications for protective orders and motions in limine;
Consult with Assistant District Attorneys throughout the Office regarding casespecific discovery issues particularly those related to disclosure of Giglio materials and preparing witnesses for hearings and trial;
Understand and clearly and effectively respond (orally and in writing) to complex and evolving legal issues; and
Supervise Trial Preparation Assistants in preparing Giglio material for Assistant District Attorneys for disclosure to defense bar.
All other duties as assigned
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (S 30114
Qualifications :
A Juris Doctorate degree;
3 years of criminal law experience
U.S. citizenship and New York State residency are required as of the first day of employment.
Demonstrated understanding of a prosecutors ethical obligations and the Offices policy and procedure regarding Brady/Giglio issues;
Extensive writing and editing experience evidenced by submission of a relevant writing sample;
Hearing and trial experience including a working knowledge of witness preparation and rules of evidence;
Ability to exercise excellent judgment and strong ethics;
Ability to thrive in a highvolume fastpaced work environment;
Works efficiently to meet strict statutory deadlines;
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information;
Ability to work independently and collaborate with others inside and outside of our agency;
Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word products Outlook and Excel;
Strong interpersonal organizational planning and communications skills that build and sustain effective working relationships throughout the Office; and
Commitment to professional growth and pursuing justice with integrity.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
