Spring 2026-Assistant District Attorney

Job Summary

The Bronx District Attorney is committed to serving the over 1.5 million members of the Bronx County community through the Office’s groundbreaking mission of “Pursuing Justice with Integrity” by fulfilling our duty to victims and providing fairness to defendants. We are looking for a diverse staff that reflects the community we serve, and we are currently seeking candidates for the position of entry-level Assistant District Attorney commencing on Monday, March 16, 2026. Assistant District Attorneys are given considerable responsibility early in their careers. Once proficient, Assistant District Attorneys handle serious and complex cases. Assistant District Attorneys must abide by a commitment of three years of initial service to the Office of the District Attorney. Assistant District Attorneys are routinely required to perform evening, night, weekend, and holiday assignments and respond on a 24-hour basis to crime scenes, police precincts, and booking facilities.

Qualifications

• Required: U.S. Citizenship as of the first day of employment as required by New York Public Officers Law
• 3 (1).
• Required: New York State residency, as of the first day of employment.
• Required: JD class of 2025 (May or December) or recent law school graduate admitted to the New York State Bar.
• Required: Sit for the first available UBE after graduation from law school.
• Required: Sit for the first or second MPRE after graduation from law school. Must have passed the second attempt.
• Required: Sat for the first or second NYLE after graduation from law school. Must have passed the second attempt.
• Required: Commitment of three years of initial service.
• Demonstrated interest in public service and criminal law.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
  
  

Salary and Benefits: $85,000 non-admitted; $90,000 admitted.

Benefits include health coverage includes, but is not limited to medical, dental, and vision benefits, pre-health, dependent care, and transit spending account options, annual and sick leave, deferred compensation, NYC Employees Retirement System Pension and other benefits.

Application

To apply, please click below. Please include your cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample with your application. Upon your completion, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Legal Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at LegalRecruitment@bronxda.nyc.gov.

We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office.

• LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorney’s Office qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
  
  

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.