ADA-Appeals Bureau

JOB SUMMARY

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

• 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

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

PAY

$97,000 - $178,000

SCHEDULE

Nights, holidays, and weekends as needed

BENEFITS

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.

COMPANY

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.