Assistant District Attorney - Appeals Bureau

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 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

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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.

, $97,000.00 – $178,000.00