Assistant District Attorney - Appeals Bureau

BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY · United States

Assistant District Attorney - Appeals Bureau BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY - 4.0 Bronx, NY Job Details Full-time $97,000 - $178,000 a year 5 hours ago Qualifications Professional ethics Writing skills Doctor of Law (JD) Full Job Description Assistant District Attorney - Appeals Bureau BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY Posted on 08/19/2026 Full-time Location BRONX No exam required Department Assistant District Attorney Salary range: $97,000.00 - $178,000.00 Save 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 ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (S - 30114 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. Apply Save Job ID 793766 Posted until 11/14/2026 Title code 30114 Civil service title ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (S Title classification Exempt-4 Business title Assistant District Attorney - Appeals Bureau Experience level: Experienced (non-manager) Job level 00 Number of positions 5 Work location 260 E 161st St., Brx Category: Legal Affairs Assistant District Attorney - Appeals Bureau