ADA-Homicide Bureau

ADA-Homicide Bureau Summary Title:ADA-Homicide Bureau ID:902-2022043 Career Opportunity Type:Lateral Bureau:Homicide Bureau Civil Service Title:Assistant District Attorney Salary Range:$122,000-$178,000 Division:Trial Division Description JOB SUMMARY:The Bronx District Attorney is committed to serving the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community through the Officeu2019s groundbreaking mission of u201cPursuing Justice with Integrityu201d 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 experienced trial attorneys to join the Homicide Bureau. Prosecutors with a minimum of seven years and five felony jury trials will be considered. Reporting to the Chief of Homicide, with latitude for independent judgment, Homicide ADAs handle complex and sensitive cases from investigation through trial. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: u2022 Prosecute homicides from investigation through trial u2022 Serve rotations of 24-hour on-call duty u2022 Respond to crime scenes u2022 Conduct witness and/or defendant interviews u2022 Draft search warrants, trap and traces, and cell site orders u2022 Present homicide cases to the grand jury u2022 Establish and maintain relationships with witnesses and surviving families. u2022 Handle a high-volume caseload efficiently and effectively u2022 All other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS u2022 Juris Doctor degree required u2022 Minimum of 7 years of criminal trial experience u2022 Minimum of 5 violent felony jury trials u2022 U.S. citizenship and New York State residency are required as of first day of employment u2022 Member in good standing of the NY State Bar, evidenced by provision of an original current certificate of good standing u2022 Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics u2022 Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills u2022 Exhibit an ability to maintain confidentiality of information u2022 Ability to analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusion u2022 Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment and handle a high volume of cases u2022 Ability to work nights, holidays and weekends as needed We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office. To apply, please click below. Please include your cover letter, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references to your application. Upon your completion, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Legal Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at . LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorneyu2019s Office qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: 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.

Created: 2025-12-05