Fall 2027-Assistant District Attorney

City of New York•New York City, NY

11d•$85,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking an Entry-Level Assistant District Attorney to begin September 7, 2027. The Office serves Bronx County and pursues justice with integrity. Attorneys receive significant responsibility early in their careers, extensive courtroom experience, and guidance from experienced supervisors. As they become proficient, they handle serious and complex cases and develop litigation skills through 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, as well as 24-hour responses to crime scenes, police precincts, and booking facilities. The Office provides hands-on litigation training and continuing legal education, including simulation-based exercises, mentorship, advanced instruction in specialized practice areas, hands-on supervision, and collaborative case review. After training, attorneys are typically assigned to misdemeanor practice in the General Crimes Bureau or Domestic Violence Bureau. After approximately 18–24 months, based on demonstrated readiness, they may be eligible to move to a felony trial or investigative bureau. Specialized bureaus offer more complex cases, advanced trial skills, and increased responsibility. Salary is $85,000 for attorneys who are not admitted to the New York State Bar and $90,000 for admitted attorneys. Benefits include 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; and additional employee benefits. The Office describes its environment as collaborative and mission-driven, valuing professionalism, integrity, wellness, and continuous learning.

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 after graduation 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 after training, typically in the General Crimes Bureau or Domestic Violence Bureau.
Develop litigation skills through regular court appearances, hearings, motion practice, evidentiary proceedings, and trials.
As proficiency increases, handle serious and complex cases under the guidance of experienced supervisors.
Progress to felony trial or investigative bureau work when eligible and based on demonstrated readiness.
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 confidentiality of information.
Commit to three years of initial service to the Office.