Assistant District Attorney - Appeals Bureau

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

An established public service organization is seeking a dedicated Assistant District Attorney for its Appeals Bureau. This role involves representing the State of New York in appellate litigation, addressing complex legal issues, and managing a substantial caseload of appeals. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate and at least three years of experience in appellate law, along with strong writing and analytical skills. Join a mission-driven team committed to justice and fairness, and contribute to impactful legal work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of appellate attorney experience or equivalent.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State of New York in appellate litigation.
• Address complex legal issues in oral and written format.
• Brief and argue appeals before state and federal courts.

Skills

Writing Skills

Research Skills

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Judgment and Ethics

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

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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

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• A Juris Doctorate degree, 3+ years of appellate attorney experience or the equivalent
• US Citizenship and New York State Residency are required as of 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

Residency Requirement

New York State Residency is REQUIRED on the first day of employment.

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.

Salary range: $80,000.00 – $167,610.00