Assistant District Attorney Fall 2024 - Bronx, United States - New York City, NY

Description

The Bronx District Attorney is committed to serving the over 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.

We are looking for a diverse staff that reflects the community we serve, and currently seeking candidates for the position of entry level Assistant District Attorney commencing in the Fall of 2024.

Assistant District Attorneys are given considerable responsibility early in their careers. Once proficient, Assistant District Attorneys handle serious and complex cases.

Assistant District Attorneys are required to 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 to respond, on a 2- hour basis, to crime scenes, police precincts and booking facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:
U.S. Citizenship as of first day of employment

Required:
New York State residency, as of first day of employment

Required:
JD class of 2024 or Recent law school graduate admitted to New York State Bar

Required:
Sit for first available UBE after graduation from law school

Required:
Sit for first or second MPRE and NYLE available after graduation from law school or sooner

Required:
Commitment of three years of initial service

Demonstrated interest in public service and criminal law.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

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.