Agency Attorney Interne Job at Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County
Job Summary:
The Bronx District Attorney's Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Early Case Assessment Bureau (ECAB), is responsible for processing all Felony and Misdemeanor arrests issued by the New York City Police Department or other law enforcement agencies in Bronx County. The Legal Case Writer will be responsible for interviewing the arresting police officer, victims, and necessary witnesses to determine if the facts alleged should result in a criminal prosecution by the Bronx District Attorney's Office. Additionally, the Legal Case Writer will be responsible for obtaining the necessary case documents and initiating the Discovery process prior to the arraignment of cases.
Job Responsibilities:
For City employees, to complete your application and be considered for this position, please log into NYCAPS Employee Self-Service (ESS), click on Recruiting Activities > Careers, and search for Job ID 554341.
For all other applicants, please visit www.nyc.gov/jobs/search and search for Job ID 554341.
Upon your completion of the City application through NYCAPS, 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 Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at bxdarecruit@bronxda.nyc.gov.
Post until filled.
**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 DCWP 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.
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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The Bronx District Attorney's Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Early Case Assessment Bureau (ECAB), is responsible for processing all Felony and Misdemeanor arrests issued by the New York City Police Department or other law enforcement agencies in Bronx County. The Legal Case Writer will be responsible for interviewing the arresting police officer, victims, and necessary witnesses to determine if the facts alleged should result in a criminal prosecution by the Bronx District Attorney's Office. Additionally, the Legal Case Writer will be responsible for obtaining the necessary case documents and initiating the Discovery process prior to the arraignment of cases.
Job Responsibilities:
- Interview witnesses (law enforcement and civilian witnesses) and address inquiries regarding case status, procedural issues, and criminal charges
- Analyze and assess factual scenarios (without taking notes) and prepare legal affidavits
- Obtain all necessary documents and from NYPD and other agencies to aid in case assessment and discovery
- Communicate and obtain any video/digital recordings like body cam video and prepare them for discovery
- Review and edit Desk Appearance Tickets prepared by DAT writers.
- Assist with other unit tasks and perform all other duties as assigned
- Juris Doctor Degree required.
- Familiarity with general court procedures, services, and functions
- Computer literacy, proficiency in typing, and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to effectively and professionally communicate and interact with supervisors, colleagues, law enforcement, civilians, District Attorney, and court personnel, as well as other agencies
- Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail with the ability to handle a high volume of cases in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to assess, draft, and type case synopsis and legal affidavits based upon facts presented.
- Engage in witness contact and communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, One Drive, and Adobe Pro
- Ability to work days, nights, and weekends
- Ability to take the initiative to implement systems that ensure work is done both accurately and efficiently
For City employees, to complete your application and be considered for this position, please log into NYCAPS Employee Self-Service (ESS), click on Recruiting Activities > Careers, and search for Job ID 554341.
For all other applicants, please visit www.nyc.gov/jobs/search and search for Job ID 554341.
Upon your completion of the City application through NYCAPS, 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 Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at bxdarecruit@bronxda.nyc.gov.
Post until filled.
**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 DCWP 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.
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.
Please Note :
apexdining.ca is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, apexdining.ca provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.