What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant District Attorney - Appeals Bureau position at BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY?
Assistant District Attorney - Appeals Bureau
- BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Posted On: 11/15/2025
- Full-Time
Location
BRONX
- No Exam Required
Department
Assistant District Attorney
Salary Range:
$97,000.00 – $178,000.00
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Job Description
The Bronx District Attorney is committed to serving the 1.4 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. The Bronx District Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney (3 years) to handle post-conviction litigation, including direct appeals, motion responses, and federal writs of habeas corpus.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
QUALIFICATIONS:
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (S - 30114
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Represent the People of the State of New York in appellate litigation on a wide range of constitutional and statutory law issues
- Address complex legal issues clearly and effectively in oral and written format
- Brief and argue a substantial caseload of appeals before the state and federal courts
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Juris Doctorate degree, 3 years of appellate attorney experience or the equivalent
- U.S. citizenship and New York State residency are required as of the first day of employment.
- Strong writing, research, and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines
- Must understand and respond clearly and effectively (oral/written) to complex legal issues
- Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed
- Excellent presentation and organizational skills
- Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics
- Ability to analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusion
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (S - 30114
Residency Requirement
New York State Residency is REQUIRED on the first day of employment.
Additional Information
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.
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Job ID
717263
Posted until
05/13/2026
Title code
30114
Civil service title
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (S
Title classification
Exempt-4
Business title
Assistant District Attorney - Appeals Bureau
- Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
5
Work location
198 E161St Street Bronx N.Y.
- Category:Legal Affairs
Assistant District Attorney - Appeals Bureau
Salary : $97,000 - $178,000
