Assistant District Attorney - Felony Trial

Office of the Bronx District Attorney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Bronx District Attorney seeks Assistant District Attorneys with 3+ years of experience in criminal practice to join the Felony Trial Bureau within the Trial Division in Bronx County.

The office emphasizes serving the community, diversity, and professional growth while upholding integrity in pursuing justice. Candidates should be prepared for a demanding docket and a commitment to public service.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of criminal law and litigation experience.
• US Citizenship and New York State Residency required as of the first day of employment.
• Member in good standing of the NY State Bar.
• Ability to conduct competent investigations and exercise good judgment with strong ethics.
• Strong litigation skills and excellent written/interpersonal communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work nights, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal cases in Bronx County from intake through final disposition.
• Evaluate cases to determine appropriate action.
• Implement Office policies as directed.
• Conduct investigations.
• Respond clearly and effectively to complex legal issues (oral/written).
• Handle a high volume of cases efficiently and effectively.
• All duties as assigned.

Skills

Criminal litigation

Trial advocacy

Strong ethics

Confidentiality

Excellent communication

Education

Juris Doctor 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. We seek attorneys with 3+ years of experience in criminal practice to join our team as Assistant District Attorneys in a Felony Trial Bureau within the Trial Division. We are looking for a diverse staff that reflects the community we serve. Our office has a varied and busy practice, allowing attorneys to grow professionally while serving the community. We seek attorneys experienced in prosecuting felonies to uphold the District Attorney's commitment to a safer Bronx through fair justice.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prosecute criminal cases in Bronx County from intake through final disposition.
• Evaluate cases to determine appropriate action.
• Implement Office policies as directed.
• Conduct investigations.
• Respond clearly and effectively (oral/written) to complex legal issues.
• Handle a high volume of cases efficiently and effectively.
• All duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of criminal law and litigation experience.
• US Citizenship and New York State Residency are required as of the first day of employment.
• Member in good standing of the NY State Bar.
• Ability to conduct competent, resourceful investigations.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics.
• Strong litigation skills
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exhibit an ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusion.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment and handle a high volume of cases and investigations.
• Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends.

**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.