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About the Role
The Kings County District Attorney’s Office, New York City's busiest prosecutor’s office, is seeking attorneys for a major hiring initiative. We offer a modern, community-centered approach to prosecution, handling a wide range of cases and focusing on fairness, integrity, and public trust. Join us for meaningful public service in a fast-paced, values-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Handle meaningful cases early in careers for entry-level attorneys.
- Engage in prosecution, defense, public interest, or private practice roles.
- Work across the entire criminal justice system, from misdemeanors to homicides to appellate litigation.
- Operate in specialized bureaus and units focused on priority and emerging areas of law.
- Utilize advanced tools and support through the in-house Digital Evidence Lab, Forensic Science Unit, and Virtual Currency Unit.
- Contribute to the Conviction Review Unit, a national model for identifying and correcting past injustices.
- Implement a model that combines strong enforcement with smart prevention strategies, including restorative justice programs, trauma-informed services, and diversion initiatives.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Ability to write in a direct and succinct manner.
- Ability to capture and relay important information effectively.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Agility to juggle multiple tasks and cases at any given time.
- Commitment to acquiring or strengthening a rich knowledge of New York statutes, including the Penal and Criminal Procedure Laws.
- Ability to apply knowledge of New York statutes in a variety of circumstances.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Capacity for patience, flexibility, and creativity in obtaining and providing information.
- Ability to communicate with police officers, court staff, victims, attorneys, and witnesses.
- Capacity for high-volume, fast-paced work while remaining calm and professional.
Skills
- Writing
- Information relay
- Organization
- Task management
- Case management
- Knowledge of New York statutes (Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law)
- Verbal communication
- Patience
- Flexibility
- Creativity
- Calmness under pressure
- Professionalism
Location
- Brooklyn
Work Type
- Remote work (one day per week for experienced attorneys in most bureaus)
- Part-time (some positions available)
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- Experienced attorneys
- Lateral attorneys
- All levels of experience
Education Level
- Law school graduates
Salary/Compensations
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- $85,000 (Non-admitted)
- $90,000 (Admitted)
- Up to $152,000
- $125,000 to $150,000
- USD 130000 - USD 130000
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive New York City employee benefits
- Membership in the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS)
About the Company
- The Kings County District Attorney’s Office serves Brooklyn’s 2.8 million residents and is New York City’s busiest prosecutor’s office.
- Under the leadership of District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, our office is recognized nationally for its modern, community-centered approach to prosecution, grounded in fairness, integrity, accountability, and public trust.
- With more than 1,200 attorneys, investigators, and professional staff, we handle a wide and complex range of cases that reflect the size and diversity of the borough we serve.
- Our work covers the entire criminal justice system, from misdemeanors to homicides to appellate litigation.
- We also operate many specialized bureaus and units focused on priority and emerging areas of law, including gender-based violence, hate crimes, gang-related offenses, elder exploitation, financial fraud, tenant and homeowner protection, animal crimes, environmental crimes, cybercrime, and cryptocurrency.
- We are committed to both safety and reform, with an approach that combines strong enforcement with smart prevention strategies.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- 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.