Assistant District Attorney

City of New York•New York, NY

11h•$85,000 - $152,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office serves Brooklyn’s 2.8 million residents and is New York City’s busiest prosecutor’s office. Under the leadership of District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, our office is recognized nationally for its modern, community-centered approach to prosecution, grounded in fairness, integrity, accountability, and public trust. With more than 1,200 attorneys, investigators, and professional staff, we handle a wide and complex range of cases that reflect the size and diversity of the borough we serve. The Kings County District Attorney’s Office is undertaking a major hiring initiative and actively recruiting both new and experienced attorneys to join one of the largest and most dynamic prosecution offices in the country. We have a range of open positions that reflect the breadth of our practice and are seeking candidates with varied interests, experience levels, and career goals. If you are looking for meaningful public service in a fast-paced, values-driven environment, we want to meet you. Our work covers the entire criminal justice system, from misdemeanors to homicides to appellate litigation. We also operate many specialized bureaus and units focused on priority and emerging areas of law. These include gender-based violence, hate crimes, gang-related offenses, elder exploitation, financial fraud, tenant and homeowner protection, animal crimes, environmental crimes, cybercrime, and cryptocurrency. Our attorneys have access to advanced tools and support through our in-house Digital Evidence Lab, Forensic Science Unit, and Virtual Currency Unit. In addition, our Conviction Review Unit is held up as a national model for identifying and correcting past injustices. We are committed to both safety and reform, with an approach that combines strong enforcement with smart prevention strategies, including restorative justice programs, trauma-informed services, and tailored diversion initiatives that reduce recidivism and support healing. Our model is working. In 2024, Brooklyn recorded the lowest number of shootings ever, and that progress continues in 2025. Opportunities for New and Experienced Attorneys: Grow Your Career with Impact We are hiring at all levels of experience. Entry-level Assistant District Attorneys receive comprehensive training and gain courtroom experience handling meaningful cases early in their careers. Our most recent class came from more than 30 law schools in 15 states, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds and talents. We are also seeking lateral attorneys from across the legal profession. Whether your background is in prosecution, defense, public interest, or private practice, we invite you to explore a role within our office. Opportunities are available throughout the organization.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required.
Ability to write in a direct and succinct manner.
Ability to capture and relay important information effectively.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Agility to juggle multiple tasks and cases at any given time.
Commitment to acquiring or strengthening a rich knowledge of New York statutes, including the Penal and Criminal Procedure Laws, and applying that knowledge in a variety of circumstances.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Capacity for patience, flexibility, and creativity in both obtaining and providing information to all kinds of criminal justice system participants.
Capacity for high-volume, fast-paced work while remaining calm and professional.

Nice To Haves

New attorneys receive comprehensive training.
Experienced attorneys may have one day of remote work per week.
Some positions may be available on a part-time basis.

Responsibilities

Handle a wide and complex range of cases.
Work in specialized bureaus and units focused on priority and emerging areas of law, including gender-based violence, hate crimes, gang-related offenses, elder exploitation, financial fraud, tenant and homeowner protection, animal crimes, environmental crimes, cybercrime, and cryptocurrency.
Utilize advanced tools and support through the in-house Digital Evidence Lab, Forensic Science Unit, and Virtual Currency Unit.
Engage in restorative justice programs, trauma-informed services, and tailored diversion initiatives.
Gain courtroom experience handling meaningful cases.
Write in a direct and succinct manner and capture and relay important information effectively.
Juggle multiple tasks and cases at any given time.
Acquire or strengthen a rich knowledge of New York statutes, including the Penal and Criminal Procedure Laws, and apply that knowledge in a variety of circumstances.
Communicate effectively verbally with police officers, court staff, victims, attorneys, and witnesses.
Work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while remaining calm and professional.