Assistant District Attorney: Fall 2024 Class

Full-time

No

Summary
The Office of the Queens County District Attorney is seeking motivated law graduates to join the Fall 2024 Class of Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs). The ideal candidate will share District Attorney Melinda Katz’s commitment to fair and just prosecutions while ensuring the safety of all those in Queens. This position is responsible for prosecuting all levels of crime in Queens County, and offers a comprehensive benefits package and an entry-level salary of $85,000, increasing to $88,000 upon admission to the New York State Bar.

Qualifications
The Office is looking for talented and motivated law students and attorneys who have the following qualifications:

• Relevant Law School Classes: Criminal Procedure I and II, Evidence, Trial Advocacy
• Relevant Experience: Trial Team Competitions; Internships; Clinics; Moot Court Competitions
• Academically Ranked in the Top Half of Class

Application Process

The application process for the Assistant District Attorney: Fall 2024 Class is detailed on the Career webpage: /. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter addressed to Director of Legal Hiring, Allison V. Green. A three-year commitment to serve in the Office is required, as is United States citizenship and New York State residency.

Benefits

The Office of the Queens County District Attorney offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Entry-level salary of $85,000, increasing to $88,000 upon admission to the New York State Bar
• Health insurance
• 401K
• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs

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.

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Comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, 401K and more

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Trial Team Competitions; Internships; Clinics; Moot Court Competitions

Law School degree

Submit a resume and cover letter addressed to Director of Legal Hiring, Allison V. Green, by clicking on the link below

Qualification and Experience Law School degree

Legal