Appellate Prosecutor - Post-Conviction Litigator

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's Bronx District Attorney's Office seeks an experienced attorney to handle post-conviction litigation, including direct appeals and federal writs of habeas corpus, with a focus on appellate advocacy and complex constitutional issues.

You will manage a substantial caseload, draft appellate briefs, and appear before state and federal courts, requiring strong writing, research, and independent work under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• 3+ years appellate attorney experience or equivalent.
• U.S. citizenship and New York State residency required on first day.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent judgment, ethics, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent the People of New York in appellate litigation across constitutional and statutory issues.
• Address complex legal issues clearly in oral and written form.
• Brief and argue a substantial caseload of appeals before state and federal courts.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Deadline-driven

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The City of New York's Bronx District Attorney's Office seeks an experienced attorney to handle post-conviction litigation, including direct appeals and federal writs of habeas corpus, with a focus on appellate advocacy and complex constitutional issues.

You will manage a substantial caseload, draft appellate briefs, and appear before state and federal courts, requiring strong writing, research, and independent work under deadlines.