Spring 2027-Assistant District Attorney

City of New York•New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking entry-level Assistant District Attorneys to serve Bronx County and pursue justice with integrity. Attorneys receive significant responsibility early in their careers and extensive courtroom experience from the outset. Once proficient, they handle serious and complex cases and develop litigation skills through regular court appearances, hearings, motion practice, evidentiary proceedings, and trials under the guidance of experienced supervisors. Attorneys must commit to three years of initial service to the Office. 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, and based on demonstrated readiness, they are eligible to transition to a felony trial or investigative bureau. Attorneys in specialized bureaus handle more complex cases, develop advanced trial skills, and take on increased responsibility. The Office provides hands-on litigation training, continuing legal education, 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. The work environment is described as collaborative and mission-driven, valuing professionalism, integrity, wellness, and continuous learning. The position commences Monday, March 8, 2027. Salary is $85,000 for non-admitted attorneys 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.

Requirements

Commit to three years of initial service to the Office.
Be available for evening, night, weekend, and holiday assignments and possible 24-hour responses to crime scenes, police precincts, and booking facilities.

Responsibilities

Handle misdemeanor cases in an initial assignment in the General Crimes Bureau or Domestic Violence Bureau.
Handle serious and complex cases once proficient.
Appear regularly in court and conduct hearings, motion practice, evidentiary proceedings, and trials.
Develop litigation and advanced trial skills through progressively complex casework.
Transition, when eligible and based on readiness, to a felony trial or investigative bureau.
Respond as required to crime scenes, police precincts, and booking facilities, including on a 24-hour basis.
Perform evening, night, weekend, and holiday assignments.