Homicide Bureau: Deputy Bureau Chief

7 days ago

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada City of New York Full time

The Bronx County District Attorney's Office seeks well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and to pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. We are looking for an accomplished attorney with over ten (10) years of experience, exceptional management skills, and a strong background in criminal law to join our team as the Deputy Bureau Chief of the Homicide Bureau. The Homicide Bureau is comprised of highly skilled prosecutors and is tasked with prosecuting the majority of homicides in the Bronx, one of the busiest jurisdictions in the nation. Despite representing only 16% of New York City's population, the Bronx accounted for 31% of homicides in 2021.

As part of the Homicide Bureau, the Deputy Bureau Chief will play a pivotal role in responding to crime scenes, precincts, and other locations around the clock to support law enforcement agencies in their investigations. They will oversee the drafting of complaints to support arrests, provide guidance on charging decisions, and collaborate closely with attorneys and police throughout the investigation process. Additionally, the Deputy Bureau Chief will serve as a key liaison to the District Attorney on all cases handled by the Bureau.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate regularly with the Bureau Chief to ensure the smooth functioning of the Bureau and efficient resolution of legal and administrative issues

Work with NYPD, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies at all levels

Education and training of attorneys/support staff on all facets of homicide cases

Conduct case conferences and reviews regularly

Interact with members of the community and victims' families

Respond to calls and/or scenes on a 24-hour basis

Authorize plea offers and give legal advice

Handle a caseload efficiently and effectively

Perform all other related duties and projects as designated

Assist in creating and maintaining Homicide Bureau statistics

Oversee preparation and presentation of cases to the grand jury

Oversee long term and complex investigations

Minimum Qualifications

A Juris Doctorate degree and member in good standing of N.Y. State bar;

Minimum of 10 years trial experience;

Minimum of ten felony jury trials, including five homicide trials as first chair;

U.S. citizenship and New York State residency are required as of the first day of employment;

Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed

Firm knowledge of and experience with New York's Penal Law and Criminal Procedures Law.

Extensive trial and investigative experience.

Exemplary ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Excellent people and supervisor skills and demeanor
Strong interpersonal, organizational, planning, and communications skills that build and sustain effective working relationships at all levels of the Office; and
Ability to think creatively and work collaboratively with personnel at all levels of the Office.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

The Bronx County District Attorney's Office seeks well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and to pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. We are looking for an accomplished attorney with over ten (10) years of experience, exceptional management skills, and a strong background in criminal law to join our team as the Deputy Bureau Chief of the Homicide Bureau. The Homicide Bureau is comprised of highly skilled prosecutors and is tasked with prosecuting the majority of homicides in the Bronx, one of the busiest jurisdictions in the nation. Despite representing only 16% of New York City's population, the Bronx accounted for 31% of homicides in 2021.

As part of the Homicide Bureau, the Deputy Bureau Chief will play a pivotal role in responding to crime scenes, precincts, and other locations around the clock to support law enforcement agencies in their investigations. They will oversee the drafting of complaints to support arrests, provide guidance on charging decisions, and collaborate closely with attorneys and police throughout the investigation process. Additionally, the Deputy Bureau Chief will serve as a key liaison to the District Attorney on all cases handled by the Bureau.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate regularly with the Bureau Chief to ensure the smooth functioning of the Bureau and efficient resolution of legal and administrative issues

Work with NYPD, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies at all levels

Education and training of attorneys/support staff on all facets of homicide cases

Conduct case conferences and reviews regularly

Interact with members of the community and victims' families

Respond to calls and/or scenes on a 24-hour basis

Authorize plea offers and give legal advice

Handle a caseload efficiently and effectively

Perform all other related duties and projects as designated

Assist in creating and maintaining Homicide Bureau statistics

Oversee preparation and presentation of cases to the grand jury

Oversee long term and complex investigations

Minimum Qualifications

A Juris Doctorate degree and member in good standing of N.Y. State bar;

Minimum of 10 years trial experience;

Minimum of ten felony jury trials, including five homicide trials as first chair;

U.S. citizenship and New York State residency are required as of the first day of employment;

Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed

Firm knowledge of and experience with New York's Penal Law and Criminal Procedures Law.

Extensive trial and investigative experience.

Exemplary ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Excellent people and supervisor skills and demeanor
Strong interpersonal, organizational, planning, and communications skills that build and sustain effective working relationships at all levels of the Office; and
Ability to think creatively and work collaboratively with personnel at all levels of the Office.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at
Residency Requirement
New York State Residency is REQUIRED on the first day of employment.
Additional Information

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.

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