Assistant District Attorney - Youth Justice Bureau

Job Overview

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified Executive Level Manager with demonstrated ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community in pursuing a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Operations Division is seeking an experienced attorney (15+ years) with outstanding management and strategic planning skills, as well as criminal law experience, to be the Deputy Chief of the Operations Division. The Operations Division oversees the Early Case Assessment Bureau (ECAB); Arraignment Operations; The Grand Jury Bureau; The Youth Justice Bureau; Purchasing; Finance (Budget); Building Facilities, Fleet Operations; Property Release; and Audit & Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Operations Division’s bureaus and units.
• Collaborate with other executives, the NYPD, and outside agencies to advance the BXDA\’s office\’s operational and strategic objectives.
• Evaluate staffing needs and performance for all staff and for all shifts.
• Produce and maintain databases and reports to monitor productivity of bureaus and units.
• Oversee special projects, as the need arises, dealing with all aspects of building facilities.
• Manage allocation of office space for over 1100 employees.
• Assist in the annual preparation of the District Attorney’s Annual Budget request to the City Council and oversee all aspects of procurement and inventory management.
• Other duties as assigned or required by operational necessity or exigencies.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctorate required. An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, economics, or business management is preferred.
• 15 Years of criminal prosecution experience. (Must be current in ECAB, Arraignment, Grand Jury and Adolescent and Youthful Offender practice)
• Demonstrated experience in Strategic Planning (ie. staffing expansions/contractions).
• Must be able to effectively work under pressure and implement contingency plans.
• Excellent reporting, presentation, and organizational skills.

To Apply

Please include your cover letter, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references with your application. Upon completion, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Legal Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at LegalRecruitment@bronxda.nyc.gov.

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 Attorney’s 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: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Equal Opportunity

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.