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ADA-Violent Criminal Enterprise Bureau
$97,000 to $178,000 a year
Posted until November 2, 2026 · posted August 27, 2026
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From ≈ $46.63 an hour · $3,731 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $29.63/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
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$3,718 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 15.5 subway rides ($3 fare).
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- Juris Doctorate degree and admission to New York State Bar in Good Standing required
- US Citizenship and New York State residency are required as of the first day of employment
- 3+ years of experience years’ experience performing long-term criminal investigations
- Experience in the cultivation and use of confidential informants and cooperating witnesses
- Ample experience with the drafting and review of applications for search warrants (including those related to electronic devices and social media accounts), 2703(d) orders, pen registers and eavesdropping warrants
- Significant grand jury experience
- Trial experience in the areas of violent crime, gang prosecutions, gun violence, complex conspiracies and criminal enterprises
- Clear and effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative and collegial manner
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
- Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Significant experience investigating complex conspiracies and criminal enterprises
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of NYS courts and the criminal justice system.
- Other duties as needed.
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and to pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice.
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The Violent Criminal Enterprise Bureau (VCEB), located within the Investigations Division, focuses on combating violent gangs in Bronx County, through aggressive investigation and prosecution.
Working in partnership with a variety of state, local and federal agencies, VCEB also proactively investigates and prosecutes firearms trafficking. VCEB partners with the Crime Strategies Bureau to convert actionable intelligence into pro-active investigations and prosecutions.
VCEB is seeking an Investigative Assistant District Attorney to conduct long-term investigations and trials.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conduct investigations
- Organize and present grand jury presentations
- Prosecute the cases that arise from investigations, including meeting discovery obligations, drafting motions and responses
- Engage in plea negotiations, conduct hearings and trials
- Maintain current knowledge of investigative methods and proper application of relevant law
- Analyze trends of gang violence in Bronx County and develop strategies for investigations and prosecutions
- Participate in meetings and conferences between the DA’s Office and other law enforcement agencies
- Communicate across multiple organizational levels, both internally and externally
- Collaborate with the Crime Strategies Bureau, staff and other bureaus to share intelligence
- Perform other duties as required
- Available nights, weekends and holidays
Before you apply
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New York State Residency is REQUIRED on the first day of employment.
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Please upload a cover letter, resume, and names and telephone numbers of 3 professional references to your application.
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Upon 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 [email protected].
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