The Kings County District Attorney’s Office is seeking experienced prosecutors to join the Bureau of Prosecutorial Innovation (Pi), a bureau dedicated to ensuring KCDA remains one of the most technologically sound and capable prosecutor’s offices in the country. Pi supports prosecutors, investigators, and staff in understanding and using digital evidence, courtroom technology, and emerging tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). This role centers on trial support (working closely with trial teams to evaluate digital evidence, prepare for evidentiary challenges, and present complex information clearly and effectively to juries), assisting with trainings on the integration of technology, and on piloting new applications/technologies. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities:
Help with meetings conducted with trial teams prior to trial to review digital evidence, including video, phone extractions, location data, social media material, and cloud-based records. Advise ADAs on laying foundations, preparing expert witnesses, and addressing anticipated defense challenges involving technical or digital evidence. Research relevant case law, assist in drafting motions in limine, or orally argue arguments related to authentication, admissibility, expert testimony, and other technology-driven issues. Support and or conduct Frye hearings on topics of digital evidence or technology Support evidence-integrity practices, including hash verification and KCDA’s digital presentation system. Teach classes and lead trainings on digital evidence, courtroom technology, and technology law for ADAs, investigators, supervisors, and other staff. Collaborate with Appeals, General Counsel, Executives, and Legal Training to develop and update checklists, model motions, and warrant language related to emerging technology and digital evidence. Conduct courtroom technology walkthroughs for office personnel, judges, court personnel, and defense counsel. Identify and flag areas where the law is evolving or has not yet caught up with technological advances and come up with solutions to close the gap. Assist with piloting and evaluating new technologies Carry a limited but specialized case load where digital evidence and evolving technologies are to be used in presentations or where technology was used to facilitate the crime Assist the Bureau Chief in all her internal and external responsibilities in these areas. Any other responsibilities dependent on the needs of the office.
Minimum Qualifications:
J.D. and admission to the New York State Bar NYS residence At least 5+ years of prosecutorial experience, including substantial felony trial experience (experience handling complex homicides, gangs or other cases where extensive digital evidence was used preferred). Demonstrated experience introducing and presenting digital evidence at trial (e.g., video, phone extractions, cell-site/location data, social media, or cloud records). Strong legal research and writing skills, particularly in evidentiary and pre-trial motion practice.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience litigating authentication issues, expert admissibility, or Frye hearings involving technical evidence. Familiarity with courtroom presentation tools and forensic platforms, such as Cellebrite, Axiom, Leica, etc. Experience with Microsoft 365 and tools such as macros and VBAs. Experience training, mentoring, or supervising attorneys. Comfort presenting complex technical concepts to attorneys, judges, and juries in clear, accessible terms. Familiarity with digital forensics, digital evidence, Artificial Intelligence and their interplay with criminal justice. Previous appellate or motion practice experience
