Association of the Bar City of New York
Assistant District Attorney Spring 2026
Association of the Bar City of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job Summary
The Bronx District Attorney is committed to serving the over 1.5 million members of the Bronx County community through the Office’s mission of “Pursuing Justice with Integrity.” We are seeking candidates for the position of entry-level Assistant District Attorney commencing on Monday, March 16, 2026. Assistant District Attorneys are given considerable responsibility early in their careers. Once proficient, Assistant District Attorneys handle serious and complex cases. Assistant District Attorneys must 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 respond on a 24-hour basis to crime scenes, police precincts, and booking facilities. Qualifications
Required: U.S. Citizenship as of the first day of employment as required by New York Public Officers Law §3 (1). Required: New York State residency, as of the first day of employment. Required: JD class of 2025 (May or December) or recent law school graduate admitted to the New York State Bar. Required: Sit for the first available UBE after graduation from law school. Required: Sit for the first or second MPRE after graduation from law school. Must have passed the second attempt. Required: Sit for the first or second NYLE after graduation from law school. Must have passed the second attempt. Required: Commitment of three years of initial service. Demonstrated interest in public service and criminal law. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information. Salary and Benefits
$85,000 non-admitted; $90,000 admitted. Benefits include health coverage (medical, dental, and vision), pre-health, dependent care, and transit spending account options, as well as annual and sick leave, deferred compensation, NYC Employees Retirement System Pension, and other benefits. Application
To apply, please prepare your cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample. You will be contacted if selected for an interview. For questions, contact Legal Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at LegalRecruitment@bronxda.nyc.gov. We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. Loan Forgiveness and Equal Opportunity
Loan Forgiveness:
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) may apply to qualifying public service employees, including Bronx District Attorney’s Office staff, subject to program requirements. Visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site for eligibility details.
Equal Opportunity:
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on protected status or characteristics including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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The Bronx District Attorney is committed to serving the over 1.5 million members of the Bronx County community through the Office’s mission of “Pursuing Justice with Integrity.” We are seeking candidates for the position of entry-level Assistant District Attorney commencing on Monday, March 16, 2026. Assistant District Attorneys are given considerable responsibility early in their careers. Once proficient, Assistant District Attorneys handle serious and complex cases. Assistant District Attorneys must 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 respond on a 24-hour basis to crime scenes, police precincts, and booking facilities. Qualifications
Required: U.S. Citizenship as of the first day of employment as required by New York Public Officers Law §3 (1). Required: New York State residency, as of the first day of employment. Required: JD class of 2025 (May or December) or recent law school graduate admitted to the New York State Bar. Required: Sit for the first available UBE after graduation from law school. Required: Sit for the first or second MPRE after graduation from law school. Must have passed the second attempt. Required: Sit for the first or second NYLE after graduation from law school. Must have passed the second attempt. Required: Commitment of three years of initial service. Demonstrated interest in public service and criminal law. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information. Salary and Benefits
$85,000 non-admitted; $90,000 admitted. Benefits include health coverage (medical, dental, and vision), pre-health, dependent care, and transit spending account options, as well as annual and sick leave, deferred compensation, NYC Employees Retirement System Pension, and other benefits. Application
To apply, please prepare your cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample. You will be contacted if selected for an interview. For questions, contact Legal Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at LegalRecruitment@bronxda.nyc.gov. We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. Loan Forgiveness and Equal Opportunity
Loan Forgiveness:
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) may apply to qualifying public service employees, including Bronx District Attorney’s Office staff, subject to program requirements. Visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site for eligibility details.
Equal Opportunity:
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on protected status or characteristics including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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