Assistant District Attorney- Financial Frauds Bureau

Job Summary

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serve the 1.4 million residents of the Bronx County community and who will pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Financial Frauds Bureau (FFB), located within the Investigations Division, investigates and prosecutes cybercrimes, complex frauds involving cryptocurrency, and fraudulent schemes to defraud the public, businesses and government agencies in Bronx County. FFB 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
• 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
• Other duties as needed.

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
• Significant trial experience
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Strong legal writing skills
• Excellent people skills and demeanor
• 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.