Fall 2027-Assistant District Attorney
About The Position
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 Tuesday, September 7, 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. 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. 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.
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 who are 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 graduation from law school and pass no later than the second administration.
- Sit for the first or second MPRE after graduation from law school and pass the exam by the second administration.
- Sit for the first or second NYLE after graduation from law school and pass the exam 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 the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- A demonstrated commitment to public service
- The ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, law enforcement partners, victims, witnesses, and community stakeholders
- Professionalism, accountability, and a strong work ethic
Responsibilities
- Handle serious and complex cases.
- Develop litigation skills quickly through regular court appearances, hearings, motion practice, evidentiary proceedings, and trials under the guidance of experienced supervisors.
- Perform evening, night, weekend, and holiday assignments.
- Respond on a 24-hour basis to crime scenes, police precincts, and booking facilities.
- Participate in hands-on litigation training and ongoing continuing legal education.
- Handle misdemeanor cases and gain extensive courtroom experience.
- Transition to a felony trial or investigative bureau.
- Handle more complex cases in specialized bureaus.
- Develop advanced trial skills.
- Take on increased responsibility.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Pre-tax health spending account options
- Dependent care spending account options
- Transit spending account options
- Annual leave
- Sick leave
- Deferred compensation
- Membership in the NYC Employees’ Retirement System pension plan
- Additional employee benefits
- Student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
