Office: The Office of the Bronx District Attorney
Location: New York
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Salaried

Position Summary

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:

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.

Minimum 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

Compensation

Salary: $97,000 - $178,000

Benefits

Benefits include, but are not limited to, 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.

How to Apply

Click on the link below.  Please upload a cover letter, resume, writing sample and names and telephone numbers of 3 professional references to your application.

Upon your completion of the application, 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.

Apply online at: https://bronxda.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2q700trbb2b?jobtitle=&js_432837=1388076&js_199358=&js_199359=&js_199362=&apply_filters=1