ADA-Cryptocurrency & Financial Fraud

Summary

Title:ADA-Cryptocurrency & Financial Fraud

ID:902-2026918

Experience:Lateral

Bureau:Financial Fraud Bureau

Civ. Service Title:Assistant District Attorney

Salary Range:$97,000-$178,000

Division:Investigations Division

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Bronx District Attorney's Office seeks a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serving the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursuing a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Financial Frauds Bureau (FFB), within the Investigations Division, investigates and prosecutes complex financial crimes, including fraud and other offenses involving cryptocurrency and digital assets. In support of the establishment of a new Cryptocurrency Unit, FFB is seeking two experienced Assistant District Attorneys to join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to investigating and prosecuting criminal activity involving cryptocurrency. The selected candidates will conduct complex investigations, analyze blockchain transactions, trace illicit funds, and prosecute cryptocurrency-related cases from investigation through trial.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Work within a multidisciplinary team to uncover and analyze the use of cryptocurrency to fund and facilitate criminal activity

Perform blockchain analysis to trace transactions and identify patterns of illicit activity

Conduct open-source research to gather information relevant to cryptocurrency-related investigations

Collaborate with other bureaus and units within the office to strengthen the office's capacity for tracing and recovering funds connected to cryptocurrency-related frauds

Conduct community outreach, alongside other team members, to enhance public awareness of cryptocurrency-related frauds and encourage reporting to law enforcement

Remain current on existing and emerging cryptocurrency technologies, including blockchain analysis, decentralized finance, NFTs and other Web3 innovations

Conduct cryptocurrency 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

Participate in meetings and conferences between the DA's Office and other law enforcement agencies

Clear and effective oral and written communication

Communicate across multiple organizational levels, both internally and externally

Perform other duties as required

Available nights, weekends, and holidays

Other duties as needed

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 conducting investigative and trial work

Significant experience conducting long-term investigations

Significant trial experience

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics

Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

Ability to solve complex issues arising from investigations and case management problems from inception through conclusion, both professionally and fairly

Knowledge of NYS courts and the criminal justice system.

To Apply

We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office.To apply, please click below. Please include your cover letter, resume, and writing sample.Upon your 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 and Retention at 718-590-2258 or via email at LegalRecruitment@bronxda.nyc.gov.

**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 Bronx District Attorney's Office 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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ADA-Cryptocurrency & Financial Fraud