Director of Legal Recruitment & Retention

Director of Legal Recruitment & Retention

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County ("BXDA") is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By "Pursuing Justice with Integrity," the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day. In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks an experienced and enthusiastic Director of Legal Recruitment & Retention. The Bronx District Attorney's Office seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Director of the Legal Recruitment and Retention Bureau. The ideal candidate for this position will contribute to the strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Bronx District Attorney's Office's attorney and intern talent lifecycle from recruitment and hiring through onboarding, mentorship, professional development, engagement, and retention. Reporting to the Chief of Legal Recruitment and Retention, the Director designs and executes a comprehensive, data-driven talent strategy that builds sustainable pipelines for future attorneys and professional staff while supporting the long-term success and engagement of the Office's current Legal workforce. The Director serves as a strategic contributor to the development and sustainment of a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work culture. This role serves as the central authority for attorney and intern recruitment operations and retention initiatives, collaborating closely with bureau chiefs, executive staff, training leadership, and external partners to ensure alignment with the Office's mission of justice, equity, and public service. This role requires periodic travel to attend law school outreach events, job fairs, on-campus interview (OCI) programs, and other recruitment-related engagements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Leadership & Bureau Operations
• Attorney & Intern Recruitment Strategy
• Mentorship, Internship & Pipeline Program Support
• Retention, Engagement & Work Culture
• Interpersonal Skills & External Relationship-Building

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and four years of satisfactory, full-time community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, developing, evaluating and/or administering a large community service program or activity; or 2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, developing, evaluating and/or administering a large community service program or activity; or 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate education above the high school level may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 4 years. Graduate education beyond the baccalaureate degree may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, on the basis of 30 graduate credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 2 years. However, all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of full-time experience in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills:

-Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality on all matters.

-Strong collaborative and planning skills.

-Strong analytical skills.

-Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.

-Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively and professionally communicate with all levels of staff.

-Demonstrated proficiency in the New York City Automated Personnel System (NYCAPS), including experience processing, reviewing, and managing personnel transactions, ensuring data accuracy, and maintaining compliance with applicable City personnel policies and procedures.

-Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.

55a Program: This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement: NYC Residency is not required.

Additional Information: 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.