Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The District Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to coordinate and evaluate in-house People’s Appeal and Article 78 requests and simultaneously handle post-conviction litigation, including direct appeals, Article 440 motions, and federal writs of habeas corpus.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Evaluate People’s appeal and Article 78 requests made through Office internal request system
Make recommendations to Appeals Bureau Chief on viability of such appeals and communicate with other bureaus about requests
Draft People’s appeals and Article 78 briefs under supervision of Appeals Bureau Chief and other bureau managers
Assign and edit People’s appeals briefs and Article 78s
Maintain statistics and prepare reports on People’s appeals and Article 78s
Create People’s appeals and Article 78s manual
Perform other duties of senior Appeals Bureau ADA, including:
Represent the People of the State of New York in post-conviction litigation in state and federal courts
Clearly and persuasively address complex legal issues orally and in writing
Maintain a substantial post-conviction caseload
QUALIFICATIONS:
Juris Doctorate, 5+ years of appellate prosecution experience, and 3+ years of People’s appeals experience
US Citizenship and New York State Residency as of the first day of employment
Superb writing, research, and analytical skills
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills
Strong work ethic and ability to meet and monitor deadlines
Passion for appellate litigation
To Apply
Please click below. Please include your cover letter, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references with your application. Upon your completion, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Legal Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at LegalRecruitment@bronxda.nyc.gov.
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