Assistant District Attorney Appeals Bureau at City of New York

The Bronx District Attorney is committed to serving the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community through the Offices 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:Specific duties will include but are not limited to the following:-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-U.S. citizenship and New York State residency are required as of the 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 conclusionASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (S - 30114Additional 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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Administrative Skills,Time Management,Policy Development,Listening Skill,Leadership skills,Organizational Skill,Oversight Management,Communication,Legislature Development,Legal & Compliance,Relationship Management,Strategic Thinking Skills,Team Player Spirit,Management Skill,Problem Solving Skills Experience: years Vacancy: 1