Legal Affairs
ADA-Rikers Island Prosecution Bureau
$97,000 to $178,000 a year
Posted until November 2, 2026 · posted August 27, 2026
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From ≈ $46.63 an hour · $3,731 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $29.63/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$3,718 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 15.5 subway rides ($3 fare).
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What they actually ask for.
Other requirements: read them on the posting
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Juris Doctorate degree and admission to New York State Bar in Good Standing required
- US Citizenship and New York State residency are required as of the first day of employment
- 3+ years of experience conducting investigative and trial work.
- Significant experience conducting long-term investigations into gang violence, contraband smuggling, arson, serious assaults, sex offenses, and other organized criminal activity
- Significant trial experience including, but not limited to, trials involving gangs, contraband smuggling, arson, serious assaults, sex offenses, attempted murder and murder cases
- A firm grasp of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
- Strong legal writing skills
- Excellent people skills and demeanor
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
- Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics
- Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to solve complex issues arising from investigations and case management problems from inception through conclusion both professionally and fairly
- Knowledge of NYS courts and the criminal justice system.
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The work
What the job is.
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Weekends
“Available nights, weekends, and holidays”
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JOB SUMMARY: The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice.
Read the rest, from the posting
The Rikers Island Prosecutions Bureau (RIPB), located within the Investigations Division, investigates and prosecutes crimes committed on Rikers Island, which may include the following: contraband smuggling, arson, serious assaults, sex offenses, attempted murder and murder cases.
RIPB is seeking an Investigative Assistant District Attorney to conduct long-term investigations and trials.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conduct investigations
- Organize and present grand jury presentations
- Prosecute the cases that arise from investigations, including meeting discovery obligations, drafting motions and responses
- Engage in plea negotiations, conduct hearings and trials
- Maintain current knowledge of investigative methods and proper application of relevant law
- Analyze trends of violence on Rikers Island and develop strategies for investigations and prosecutions
- Participate in meetings and conferences between the DA’s Office and other law enforcement agencies
- Clear and effective oral and written communication
- Communicate across multiple organizational levels, both internally and externally
- Perform other duties as required
- Available nights, weekends, and holidays
- Available to rotate between the Bronx District Attorney’s main office on 161st Street in Bronx County and the satellite office on Rikers Island.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
US Citizenship and New York State residency are required as of the first day of employment
How to apply, from the posting
Please upload a cover letter, resume, and names and telephone numbers of 3 professional references to your application. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Legal Recruitment and Retention at 718-590-2258 or via email at [email protected].
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