Assistant District Attorney Appeals Bureau

The Office of the Bronx District Attorney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bronx District Attorney's Office is looking for an experienced attorney to manage post-conviction litigation. This role involves representing the People of the State of New York in appellate litigation, handling complex legal issues, and requires a Juris Doctorate with a minimum of 3 years experience. Applicants must possess strong writing, research, and analytical skills, and the ability to work independently under deadlines. The office is dedicated to pursuing justice with integrity, serving the Bronx County community with fairness to defendants.

Benefits

Loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of appellate attorney experience or equivalent required.
• U.S. citizenship and New York State residency needed.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Represent the People of the State of New York in appellate litigation.
• Address complex legal issues effectively in oral and written format.
• Brief and argue a substantial caseload of appeals.

Skills

Writing

Research

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Judgment

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Bronx District Attorney is committed to serving the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community through the Office’s groundbreaking mission of “Pursuing Justice with Integrity” by fulfilling our duty to victims and providing fairness to defendants. The Bronx District Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney (3+ years) to handle post-conviction litigation, including direct appeals, motion responses, and federal writs of habeas corpus.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Represent the People of the State of New York in appellate litigation on a wide range of constitutional and statutory law issues
• Address complex legal issues clearly and effectively in oral and written format
• Brief and argue a substantial caseload of appeals before the state and federal courts
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Juris Doctorate degree, 3+ years of appellate attorney experience or the equivalent
• U.S. citizenship and New York State residency are required as of the first day of employment.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines
• Must understand and respond clearly and effectively (oral/written) to complex legal issues
• Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed
• Excellent presentation and organizational skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics
• Ability to analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusion

To Apply

We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office. To apply, click below or cut and paste the following link into the browser:https://us.smrtr.io/3wd8for go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ à Locate the "Search open jobs" field à Enter the Job ID 540533.

Please upload a cover letter, resume, writing sample and names and telephone numbers of 3 professional references to your application.

Upon your completion of the city application through Smartrecruiter, 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 Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at [e-mail].

**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.