The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is dedicated to serving the diverse Bronx County community of over 1.4 million individuals, ensuring fair justice and a safer Bronx. The Bronx District Attorney is seeking an experienced (7+ years) and dynamic attorney to serve as the Deputy Chief of the Litigation Training Bureau. Litigation Training is responsible for all legal training of the Assistant District Attorneys in the office, as well as some training of the professional staff, as well as management of the internship and mentorship programs. Reporting to the Bureau Chief of Litigation Training, the Deputy Chief helps to oversee the day-to-day operation of the Bureau with the Director and also assists in the strategic vision for the Bureau.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, coordinate, and lecture at the Orientation Training Program for newly appointed Assistant District Attorneys;

Design, coordinate, and lecture at trial training programs for misdemeanor and felony level Assistant District Attorneys;

Design, coordinate and lecture at Continuing Legal Education programs for staff in the areas of ethics and professionalism, law practice management, skills and professional practice, and more;

Calculate appropriate Continuing Legal Education credit hours for programs presented;

Maintain compliance with the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board requirements;

Attend annual Continuing Legal Education Provider Conferences;

Ensure compliance with best office practices;

Supervise litigation training staff including, but not limited to, attendance, training and development;

Represent the Office as lecturer and/panelist at designated outside conferences including NYPTI ;

Train outside law enforcement agencies;

Design and coordinate training for summer interns;

Design and coordinate mentorship programming;

Assist in the preparation and storage of Office legal memoranda;

Perform all other related duties and projects as designated.

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

Minimum of 7 years trial and/or appellate experience;

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

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

Teaching and lecture and/or supervisory experience;

Proven ability to lead a team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Exemplary ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Excellent people skills and demeanor.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, planning, and communications skills that build and sustain effective working relationships at all levels of the Office.

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.