ADA-Rikers Island Prosecution Bureau
- Pay
- $97,000 – $178,000 per year
- Location
- New York City, NY
- Listed
- 20 days ago
Job Summary
The Bronx District Attorney's Office seeks a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice.
The Rikers Island Prosecutions Bureau (RIPB), located within the Investigations Division, investigates and prosecutes crimes committed on Rikers Island, which may include the following: contraband smuggling, arson, serious assaults, sex offenses, attempted murder and murder cases. RIPB is seeking an Investigative Assistant District Attorney to conduct long-term investigations and trials.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: -Conduct investigations -Organize and present grand jury presentations -Prosecute the cases that arise from investigations, including meeting discovery obligations, drafting motions and responses -Engage in plea negotiations, conduct hearings and trials -Maintain current knowledge of investigative methods and proper application of relevant law -Analyze trends of violence on Rikers Island and develop strategies for investigations and prosecutions -Participate in meetings and conferences between the DA's Office and other law enforcement agencies -Clear and effective oral and written communication -Communicate across multiple organizational levels, both internally and externally -Perform other duties as required -Available nights, weekends, and holidays -Available to rotate between the Bronx District Attorney's main office on 161st Street in Bronx County and the satellite office on Rikers Island.
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (S - 30114
Qualifications
-Juris Doctorate degree and admission to New York State Bar in Good Standing required -US Citizenship and New York State residency are required as of the first day of employment -3+ years of experience conducting investigative and trial work. -Significant experience conducting long-term investigations into gang violence, contraband smuggling, arson, serious assaults, sex offenses, and other organized criminal activity -Significant trial experience including, but not limited to, trials involving gangs, contraband smuggling, arson, serious assaults, sex offenses, attempted murder and murder cases -A firm grasp of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) -Ability to maintain confidentiality of information -Strong legal writing skills -Excellent people skills and demeanor -Ability to maintain confidentiality of information -Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics -Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel -Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders -Ability to solve complex issues arising from investigations and case management problems from inception through conclusion both professionally and fairly -Knowledge of NYS courts and the criminal justice system.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From City of New York's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 21, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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