Fall 2027-Assistant District Attorney

City of New York•New York, NY

8h•$85,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is hiring Entry-Level Assistant District Attorneys commencing September 7, 2027. Assistant District Attorneys receive extensive courtroom experience and significant responsibility early in their careers. Under experienced supervisors, they build litigation skills through regular court appearances, hearings, motion practice, evidentiary proceedings, and trials. Attorneys must commit to three years of initial service and may be assigned evening, night, weekend, and holiday work. They may also be required to respond on a 24-hour basis to crime scenes, police precincts, and booking facilities. Following training, attorneys are typically assigned to misdemeanor practice in either the General Crimes Bureau within the Trial Division or the Domestic Violence Bureau within the Special Victims Division. After approximately 18–24 months, attorneys may be eligible to move to a felony trial or investigative bureau based on demonstrated readiness. Specialized bureaus offer opportunities to handle more complex cases, develop advanced trial skills, and assume increased responsibility. The office provides hands-on litigation training, continuing legal education, simulation-based exercises, mentorship, advanced instruction in specialized practice areas, hands-on supervision, collaborative case review, and ongoing professional development. Salary is $85,000 for attorneys not admitted to the New York State Bar and $90,000 for admitted attorneys.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship as of the first day of employment, as required by New York Public Officers Law 3(1).
New York State residency as of the first day of employment.
J.D. class of 2027 (May or December), or recent law school graduate admitted to the New York State Bar.
Candidates not yet admitted to the New York State Bar must be eligible to practice pursuant to the practice order: sit for the first available UBE after law school graduation and pass no later than the second administration; sit for the first or second MPRE after graduation and pass by the second administration; and sit for the first or second NYLE and pass by the second administration.
Commitment to three years of initial service.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Nice To Haves

Sound judgment and integrity.
Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
Resilience and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated commitment to public service.
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, law enforcement partners, victims, witnesses, and community stakeholders.
Professionalism, accountability, and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

Handle misdemeanor cases in an initial assignment to the General Crimes Bureau or Domestic Violence Bureau.
Conduct court appearances, hearings, motion practice, evidentiary proceedings, and trials under the guidance of experienced supervisors.
Develop litigation skills and, as readiness allows, progress to felony trial or investigative bureau work.
Handle increasingly complex cases and take on greater responsibility in specialized bureaus.
Perform evening, night, weekend, and holiday assignments as required.
Respond on a 24-hour basis to crime scenes, police precincts, and booking facilities when required.
Maintain the confidentiality of information.