Assistant District Attorney: FOIL and Civil Litigation Unit

QDAO - Attorney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental legal office in New York seeks an Assistant District Attorney for the FOIL and Civil Litigation Unit. The role involves day-to-day operations, responding to subpoenas, and representing the office in court. Applicants should have at least three years of experience as a New York State prosecutor and possess strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills. This position offers a salary range of $102,000 to $128,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience as a prosecutor.
• Ability to handle a high volume of cases and short deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day functioning of the FOIL and Civil Litigation Unit.
• Respond to court subpoenas and draft privilege logs.
• Review FOIL determinations and send out timely responses.
• Represent the Office at court appearances related to FOIL requests.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Education

At least three years as a New York State prosecutor

Job description

Assistant District Attorney: FOIL and Civil Litigation Unit

$102,000 - $128,000

Mar 01, 2026

Our FOIL and Civil Litigation Unit responds to Freedom of Information Law requests, civil subpoenas, inter‑agency and in‑and‑out‑of‑state law enforcement requests for records. The FCLU is the liaison with the New York City Law Department and coordinates representation of current and former ADAs for civil depositions related to State or Federal lawsuits.

Position Summary

We are seeking an attorney with three or more years of experience to work in the FOIL and Civil Litigation Unit.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day‑to‑day functioning of the FOIL and Civil Litigation Unit;
• Respond to federal and state court subpoenas, including the drafting of detailed privilege logs;
• Respond to Article 78 petitions and appeals from Article 78 petitions related to the denial of records under the Freedom of Information Law;
• Review FOIL determinations drafted by paralegals, review redactions to disclosable records, and draft and send out FOIL determinations in a timely manner;
• Represent the Office at court appearances and/or oral arguments in response to civil subpoenas or in response to Art. 78 petitions related to FOIL requests;
• Coordinate and assist the New York City Law Department in responding to discovery requests for civil suits alleging 1983 and Monell claims in state and/or federal court; and

Qualifications

• Have at least three years of experience as a New York State prosecutor;
• Have strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to multi‑task, comply with short deadlines, handle a high volume of cases, and be detail oriented;
• Exhibit an ability to maintain confidentiality of information;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, and have strong organization and project management skills;
• Civil litigation experience is not required, but beneficial.

Salary commensurate with experience. Salary range $102,000 to $128,000

EEO Statement

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.

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.

As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.

We are now directing you to the original job posting. Please apply directly for this job at the employer’s website.