Team Leader / Supervisor

About the role

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, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.

In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Team Leader / Supervisor.

Specific duties includes but not limited to the following

• Drafting and filing Certificate of Compliance/Automatic Disclosure Forms and Statements of Readiness under the supervision and direction of an ADA.
• Drafting motion responses, subpoenas, and obtaining documentation from various agencies, hospitals, and courts.
• Providing litigation support to ADAs.
• Assist with legal writing for CAS cases.
• Assisting the Director and Deputy Director of the Professional Staff with mentoring, supervising, and training new staff.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.