Assistant District Attorney: Appeals

Queens District Attorney's Office; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queens District Attorney's Office is seeking an Assistant District Attorney for its Appeals Bureau. Responsibilities include handling post-conviction litigation and engaging in court arguments. Ideal candidates will demonstrate exceptional skills in research, writing, and analysis, alongside the required legal qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an appellate attorney or equivalent work experience required.
• Graduate from an accredited law school and New York Bar admission required.

Responsibilities

• Draft briefs and participate in oral argument before state appellate courts.
• Respond to post-conviction motions and answer writs of habeas corpus.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

The Appeals Bureau handles all post-conviction litigation for the Queens County District Attorney. In this busy New York City office, Appeals prosecutors draft briefs and participate in oral argument before state appellate courts, respond to post-conviction motions to vacate judgment and set aside sentence, and answer writs of habeas corpus in the federal courts.

Qualifications:

A candidate must have superior analytical, research, and writing skills. The candidate must have prior experience as an appellate attorney or equivalent work experience.

The candidate must be a graduate from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree and be admitted to the New York Bar (or have the ability to obtain admission promptly).

Salary will be commensurate with experience, ranging from $115,000 to $148,000.

Applicants should submit a resume as well as a cover letter addressed to Vincent J. Carroll Jr., Counsel to the Chief Assistant. Please apply through the link below.

Pursuant to Public Officers Law Section 3(1), United States citizenship is required of all Assistant District Attorneys upon commencement of their employment, as is New York State residency.

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