What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant District Attorney - Conviction Review Unit position at Brooklyn District Attorney's Office?
The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Conviction Review Unit (CRU), the largest and most prolific unit of its kind, has an opening for an experienced trial attorney with extensive investigative experience, some of it preferably in corruption- and/or wrongful conviction-related work.
CRU conducts long-term investigations into cases where there is a credible claim of wrongful conviction and makes recommendations to District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. To date, the unit’s work has resulted in over 40 exonerations. Attorneys in the unit lead the investigations, collecting and reviewing all available documents pertaining to the cases and interviewing witnesses in the field, often traveling out-of-state to do so. CRU attorneys are also responsible for preparing for the District Attorney a detailed report on each completed investigation, following one or more internal round-table discussions to determine the proper course of action.
Working in CRU is an exciting, dynamic, and rewarding experience best suited to criminal lawyers with a talent for investigative work, who understand that keeping the public safe includes admitting—and learning from—wrongs of the past, to ensure public confidence in the office’s overall mission.
Job Requirements
· Candidates must be admitted to the New York Bar and have at least five years of experience litigating criminal cases as a prosecutor or defense attorney.
· Candidates must be U.S. Citizens and have New York State residency by the time of their hire.
· Candidates must have the ability to write in a direct and succinct manner, capturing and relaying important information effectively.
· Candidates must have the ability to work independently and be comfortable doing so.
Preferred Traits/Skills
· Willingness and ability to work in a predominately digital office environment
· Exceptional organizational skills and the agility to juggle multiple investigations at one time
· A firm grasp of New York Penal and Criminal Procedure Law, and of Constitutional Law as it pertains to New York criminal cases
· Willingness to travel for work