Spring 2027-Assistant District Attorney

Justia; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pre-tax health and transit accounts

Leave benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Bronx District Attorney's Office is seeking an Entry-Level Assistant District Attorney to commence on Monday, March 8, 2027. This role offers substantial early responsibility with extensive courtroom exposure under supervision.

Candidates will gain experience handling misdemeanor and felony cases, participate in a structured training program, and advance through a defined career pathway as they develop litigation skills and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Candidates must commit to three years of initial service to BXDA.
• Evening, night, weekend and holiday assignments may be required.
• Hands-on litigation training and ongoing CLE provided through BXDA.

Responsibilities

• Handle misdemeanor cases in the General Crimes Bureau or Domestic Violence Bureau.
• Gain extensive courtroom experience via hearings, motions, and trials under supervision.
• Progress to felony practice after ~18–24 months based on readiness.
• Respond to crime scenes and booking facilities as needed.

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Bronx District Attorney's Office is committed to serving the more than 1.4 million residents of Bronx County through its groundbreaking mission of "Pursuing Justice with Integrity". We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Entry-Level Assistant District Attorney commencing on Monday, March 8, 2027.

Assistant District Attorneys are given significant responsibility early in their careers and receive extensive courtroom experience from the outset. Once proficient, Assistant District Attorneys handle serious and complex cases and are expected to develop litigation skills quickly through regular court appearances, hearings, motion practice, evidentiary proceedings, and trials under the guidance of experienced supervisors. Assistant District Attorneys must commit to three years of initial service to the Office. Attorneys are routinely required to perform evening, night, weekend, and holiday assignments and may be required to respond on a 24-hour basis to crime scenes, police precincts, and booking facilities.

Legal Training & Professional Development:

BXDA is committed to developing skilled, ethical prosecutors through a comprehensive training and professional development program. Attorneys participate in hands-on litigation training and ongoing continuing legal education. Training opportunities include simulation-based exercises, mentorship from experienced supervisors and bureau leadership, and advanced instruction in specialized practice areas. BXDA emphasizes hands-on supervision, collaborative case review, and continuous professional growth throughout every stage of an attorney's career.

Career Pathway:

BXDA offers a structured career pathway designed to build strong, experienced litigators through progressive courtroom responsibility and increasingly complex casework.

Initial Assignment (Misdemeanor Practice): Following training, attorneys are typically assigned to either the General Crimes Bureau within our Trial Division or the Domestic Violence Bureau within the Special Victims Division, where they handle misdemeanor cases and gain extensive courtroom experience.

Progression to Felony Practice: After approximately 18-24 months and based on demonstrated readiness attorneys are eligible to transition to a felony trial or investigative bureau.

Advanced Litigation Opportunities: In specialized bureaus, attorneys handle more complex cases, develop advanced trial skills, and take on increased responsibility

Salary and Benefits:

Salary: $85,000 (non-admitted); $90,000 (admitted).

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• pre-tax health, dependent care, and transit spending account options
• annual and sick leave
• deferred compensation
• membership in the NYC Employees' Retirement System pension plan
• additional employee benefits

BXDA fosters a collaborative and mission-driven environment that values professionalism, integrity, wellness, and continuous learning.

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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.