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Assistant District Attorney - Felony Trial Bureau
$97,000 to $178,000 a year
Posted until December 10, 2028 · posted March 17, 2026
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Exam
Exempt title
A job, usually working closely with an agency head, where the agency sets the qualifications and picks who it hires. No civil service exam.
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).
Price anything in hours of this job
The work
What the job is.
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Weekends
“Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends.”
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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.
Read the rest, from the posting
We seek attorneys with 3+ years of experience in criminal practice to join our team as Assistant District Attorneys in a Felony Trial Bureau within the Trial Division.
We are looking for a diverse staff that reflects the community we serve. Our office has a varied and busy practice, allowing attorneys to grow professionally while serving the community. We seek attorneys experienced in prosecuting felonies to uphold the District Attorney’s commitment to a safer Bronx through fair justice.
Job Responsibilities:
Prosecute criminal cases in Bronx County from intake through final disposition. Evaluate cases to determine appropriate action. Implement Office policies as directed. Conduct investigations. Respond clearly and effectively (oral/written) to complex legal issues. Handle a high volume of cases efficiently and effectively. All duties as assigned.
Skills they'd like
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor degree required. Minimum of three (3) years of criminal law and litigation experience. US Citizenship and New York State Residency are required as of the first day of employment. Member in good standing of the NY State Bar.
All the skills they list
Ability to conduct competent, resourceful investigations. Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics. Strong litigation skills Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
Exhibit an ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusion. Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment and handle a high volume of cases and investigations.
Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
New York State Residency is REQUIRED on the first day of employment.
Sources
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