Job Description 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. The Bronx District Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney (3+ years) to handle post-conviction litigation, including direct appeals, motion responses, and federal writs of habeas corpus. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Represent the People of the State of New York in appellate litigation on a wide range of constitutional and statutory law issues Address complex legal issues clearly and effectively in oral and written format Brief and argue a substantial caseload of appeals before the state and federal courts All other duties as assigned Qualifications A Juris Doctorate degree, 3+ years of appellate attorney experience or the equivalent US Citizenship and New York State Residency are required as of first day of employment Strong writing, research, and analytical skills Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines Must understand and respond clearly and effectively (oral/written) to complex legal issues Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed Excellent presentation and organizational skills Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics Ability to analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusion 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.