The Kings County District Attorney’s Office, located in the Metrotech area of Brooklyn, New York, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant District Attorney.

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office serves the more than 2.7 million people of Brooklyn and is one of the largest prosecutor’s offices in the country. The sheer size and diversity of Brooklyn provides a professional experience that is unique among district attorney’s offices around the country. You will be exposed to full range of cases, including some of the most complex and cutting edge, and you will learn from some of the most respected and renowned attorneys in the public sector. You will be given as much responsibility as you can handle.

Our goal is to hire the best and most committed public servants. Our ADAs come from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to hiring and retaining lawyers who represent and add to this vibrant diversity.

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a senior level Attorney to join the office to serve as the Chief of the Appeals Bureau. Responsibilities of this position include:

• Supervising and managing ADAs and support staff in the Appeals Bureau
• Editing briefs, motion responses, and responses to federal habeas petitions

Minimum qualification requirements:

• Attorney admitted to practice in New York
• 10 years post-J.D. work experience
• Appellate or other writing experience, preferably in criminal law

Essential skills:

• Extensive knowledge of New York Penal and Criminal Procedure Laws.
• Experience managing junior attorneys and support staff
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a qualified attorney to work as an assistant district attorney in the role of Deputy Chief of the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Unit.  The FOIL Unit is responsible for all FOIL requests to the Office for records, as well as requests from other agencies (primarily the NYC Law Department) for records.  The position entails overseeing a staff of paralegals, and includes training new staff, reviewing answers to difficult or confusing requests, answering administrative appeals, opposing C.P.L.R. Article 78 petitions and appearing in court on those petitions, and drafting appellate briefs and appearing for oral arguments when the C.P.L.R. Article 78 decisions are appealed to higher courts. 

The Deputy FOIL Unit Chief also works closely with the Civil Litigation Unit on related litigations.  Successful applicants will be expected to perform duties encompassing various aspects of New York and Federal civil practice, including: representing the Office in civil litigation matters and conducting civil motion practice; coordinating with the NYC Law Department in response to civil actions filed against the Office; preparing and defending witnesses at civil depositions; negotiating and drafting civil settlement agreements and other civil contracts entered into by the Office, and representing the Office in administrative hearings pursuant to Section 75 of New York State’s Civil Service Law (which covers terminations and disciplinary actions) as well as other employment law matters.

Qualified candidates must:

• Be an attorney admitted to practice in the State of New York with at least 3 years of experience;
• Have strong writing, research, and analytical skills;
• Have appellate or other legal writing experience;
• Have experience making legal arguments in court;
• Have the ability to work effectively under deadlines; and
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s office’s commitment to public safety includes integrating restorative practices at every level of our office’s caseload. We recognize that restorative justice can often provide better outcomes for victims in our cases, and that defendants who go through a restorative justice process are more likely to take real accountability for their actions and less likely to re-offend. KCDA received funding from NY State in 2023 to establish a restorative justice hub and since then has worked to increase the number of cases that include restorative justice as part of case resolution. The Office is seeking an individual to run the Office’s restorative justice program.

TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Training & Technical Assistance for ADAs:
  • In partnership with RJ practitioners, develop trainings for ADAs (including for new ADAs as they join the office) to ensure they understand what restorative justice processes entail, how RJ practitioners screen cases, and how to identify and refer cases to RJ practitioners
  • Coordinate regular meetings in each of the office’s five practice zones so that ADAs can consult with RJ practitioners on specific cases and make referrals
  • Provide technical assistance to ADAs to support them in identifying cases for RJ and making referrals to appropriate RJ practitioners; ensure ADAs have necessary information from RJ practitioners to report progress to the court.
  • Develop informational RJ materials for ADAs to continue to raise awareness about the availability of various RJ resources for parties in criminal cases
• Screening & Referring Cases to RJ:
  • Work with Executive Team to screen cases for RJ diversion
  • Reach out to ADAs on cases identified for RJ to support them in making RJ referrals
  • Track cases from referral to completion. Analyze data to understand referral patterns and how to increase number and severity of cases referred to RJ.
  • Trouble-shoot, as needed, once cases are referred for RJ to ensure parties are satisfied, processes are on track and stakeholders are appropriately informed
• Outreach & Education to Defense Bar:
  • Reach out to Brooklyn Defender Services, Legal Aid Society and 18B panel to deepen the defense bar’s understanding of RJ, describe KCDA’s RJ approach and cultivate a partnership so cases are referred to RJ.
  • Serve as point person for defenders interested in having their cases screened for RJ.
• Outreach & Education to Judiciary:
  • Reach out to judges to deepen the Court’s understanding of RJ, describe KCDA’s RJ approach and ensure cases are referred to RJ
• RJ Network Development/Capacity-Building
  • Build network of community-based RJ facilitators to ensure office has access to seasoned practitioners who can facilitate cases referred at various points in criminal legal system continuum
    • Post-indictment
    • VOD with individuals in DOCC custody
    • Post-release after resentencing
• Victim Services Capacity-Building: Partner with VSU and RJ practitioners to support the development of a network of community-based therapeutic and wellness resources to provide long-term support to victims of crimes who are referred for RJ processes
• Reporting:
  • Draft progress reports for state and federal funders
• Public Education/Awareness Raising:
  • Represent the KCDA at events to raise awareness about RJ work.
  • Stay up to date on resources and best practices related to RJ in criminal cases.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Law degree preferred
• Understanding of, and experience working in, criminal legal system required
• Training and experience in Restorative Justice and/or mediation required
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience developing and administering training/professional development programming
• Experience developing and launching new initiatives in public systems

Note: This position is full-time and in-person with one rotating remote day available after 6 months

The District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, one of the largest prosecutors’ offices in the country, has openings for new and experienced attorneys seeking flexible work schedules and the opportunity to do truly meaningful work in a vitally important section of our Office. The Kings County District Attorney’s Office is seeking qualified candidates to serve as Assistant District Attorneys in the Early Case Assessment Bureau (ECAB) which is open every day, morning and night, as well as holidays. This is a highly flexible position and qualified candidates will have the opportunity to work full-time and/or part-time schedules. ADAs in this position will work in a hybrid remote and in-person environment and will be able to work some nights, weekends, and holidays remotely.

Processing the vast majority of the thousands of arrests made in Brooklyn each year, ECAB provides Assistants with a rare opportunity to work with cases of all kinds across all areas of criminal law at a critical stage of the proceedings.  In a fast-paced environment that requires sound judgment and attention to detail while allowing for significant latitude and initiative, ECAB Assistants receive new arrests, interview police (and sometimes other) witnesses, and prepare a factual narrative summarizing the case.  Assistants will then work collaboratively with supervisors as the Office’s charging decision is made, drafting the charging document (complaint) for cases that will proceed and declining to prosecute or diverting those that will not.  Assistants are also responsible for preparing notices and case files necessary for arraignment.

ECAB assistants will also have the opportunity to arraign misdemeanor and felony cases. Arraignments and their outcomes – particularly bail settings – draw significant scrutiny, and bail was one of the District Attorney Eric Gonzalez’s first key reform initiatives. Arraignment ADAs will have a unique trust and responsibility in the Office and will be required to make fair decisions everyday while making Brooklyn safer.

Preferred Skills:

• The ability to write in a direct and succinct manner and the ability to capture and relay important information effectively.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the 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, and applying that knowledge in a variety of circumstances
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the capacity for patience, flexibility, and creativity in both obtaining and providing information to all kinds of criminal justice system participants, including police officers, court staff, victims, attorneys, and witnesses, including those who may not be receptive to the information conveyed
• Capacity for high-volume, fast-paced work while remaining calm and professional.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office is seeking qualified attorneys to work as assistant district attorneys in the Appeals Bureau. Responsibilities of assistant district attorneys assigned to the Appeals Bureau include: writing briefs and conducting oral arguments on appeals to the Appellate Division, the Appellate Term, and the New York Court of Appeals; answering motions to vacate judgments of conviction in the Supreme Court and the Criminal Court; responding to habeas corpus petitions in federal district court; and litigating appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Minimum qualification requirements:

• Attorney admitted to practice in New York

• Appellate or other writing experience, preferably in criminal law

Essential skills:

• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills

• Ability to work effectively under deadlines

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant District Attorney specializing in deed fraud investigations and prosecutions within the Office’s Investigations Division. This role is dedicated to combating sophisticated real estate fraud schemes that strip Brooklyn residents of their homes, destabilize families, and erode trust in entire communities.

About the Work

Deed fraud is among the most devastating financial crimes prosecuted by the Office. These schemes can cost families their most valuable asset—their home—often wiping out generations of stability and wealth in a single fraudulent transaction. Victims are frequently elderly residents, immigrants, and others targeted because of language barriers, isolation, or limited access to legal resources.

Attorneys in this role investigate and prosecute complex deed theft schemes, forged transfers, fraudulent notarizations, and related financial crimes. The work is investigative, document-intensive, and highly impactful, requiring close collaboration with investigators, analysts, partner agencies, and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prosecute deed fraud and related real estate and financial crimes
• Analyze complex property records, financial documents, and transactional histories
• Work closely with investigators and partner agencies to build long-term investigations
• Litigate cases from investigation through indictment and disposition
• Engage with victims and communities affected by deed fraud with sensitivity and care

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar and eligibility to practice law in New York
• Minimum of three years of legal experience, with investigative, litigation, or complex civil or criminal matters strongly preferred
• Excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage sensitive matters involving vulnerable victims
• Commitment to public service and protecting the integrity of Brooklyn’s communities
  
  

Work Environment and Benefits

This position is based in Brooklyn. Experienced attorneys are eligible for one remote workday per week, consistent with Office policy. The Office offers competitive salaries, comprehensive New York City employee benefits, and membership in the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

Our Mission and Impact

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office is deeply committed to protecting residents from fraud and abuse and to ensuring that families can remain safely housed in their homes. This work is essential to lasting public safety. Under District Attorney Eric Gonzalez’s leadership, Brooklyn ended 2025 with the lowest levels of homicides and shootings on record, demonstrating that accountability, prevention, and community trust go hand in hand.

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the borough we serve.

The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office's Human Trafficking Unit seeks an ADA with felony trial experience to join the unit.

The Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) vigorously investigates and prosecutes those who, through such means as physical force, fraud, and/or psychological coercion, have forced individuals into sex trafficking, child sex trafficking, and labor trafficking. The HTU uses best practices to actively investigate all forms of human trafficking through data-informed, victim-centered, evidence based, and multi-disciplinary approaches.

The HTU co-chairs the Brooklyn Human Trafficking Task Force, (BKHTTF) a multi-disciplinary team, focused on addressing HT in NYC by bringing together law enforcement, service providers, research institutions and civil society.

The position entails handling a case load of felony cases and investigations involving the investigation and prosecution of sex and labor trafficking offenses against children and adults, organized crimes involving commercial sexual exploitation, labor exploitation, robbery, assault, and other violent crimes as they relate to human trafficking. The Unit's case load is often comprised primarily of cases of notoriety or public interest.

Responsible for long-term investigations, grand jury presentations, trials, and prosecutions in the areas of sex and labor trafficking, or any other criminal conduct committed in conjunction with and in furtherance of human trafficking, such as, robberies, sexual assaults, assaults, weapons possession and financial crimes.

Consistent with our trauma-informed practices, prosecutors in the HT Unit learn to try cases without the participation of the survivor/victim, who may not be ready to cooperate with the criminal justice process. This practice, known as evidence-based prosecution, helps hone a prosecutor’s investigative and legal skills. Unit prosecutors also rely heavily on digital evidence and become well-versed in using social media sites like Instagram, Snapchat, and similar sites to prove and enhance cases, as well as material retrieved from cellular phones and historical cell site location data.

Applicants should have an interest in working with vulnerable crime victims who have experienced significant trauma and exploitation. In addition, applicants should have a desire to develop advanced investigative and trial skills and expertise in, trauma-informed interviewing techniques, traumatic bonding and drafting search warrants.

Applicants will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team of investigators, crime victims' advocates and social service providers to enhance investigations and cases while providing support for the survivor/victim. Staff on-call shifts. During a shift, there may be a need to go to a precinct, hospital, or Child Advocacy Center, or other location to meet with a victim, witness, or suspect.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience working with victims of trauma, traumatic bonding, and sexual assaults.

· Felony jury trial experience

· Investigations experience

· Training in trauma-informed interviewing techniques for victims of sexual assault and related crimes

· Excellent investigative skills, including significant experience drafting subpoenas, interviewing witnesses, analyzing financial and business records and creating investigative plans.

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office is seeking seasoned attorneys with at least 5 years of litigation as well as investigative experience to join the Office in its Investigations Division.

Applicants must be able to handle a high volume of work with strict adherence to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  In addition, applicants for this position should have the ability to think and work independently as well as the ability to work in conjunction with other bureaus in the Office as well as with local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies. 

Responsible for long-term investigations, grand jury presentations, trials, and prosecutions in the areas of public corruption, environmental crimes, organized crime, and frauds, including labor fraud, real estate fraud, immigrant fraud, elder fraud, healthcare fraud, consumer fraud, cybercrime and securities fraud.  Responsible for handling a docket of court cases covering the above listed disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent investigative skills, including significant experience drafting subpoenas, interviewing witnesses, analyzing financial and business records and creating investigative plans.
  
• Excellent writing skills, preferably with experience drafting search warrants, pen registers and eavesdropping warrants.
  
• Strong court room advocacy skills. 
  
• Working knowledge of computer technology and participation in sophisticated cybercrime investigations.
  
• Proven record of managing an investigative team in long-term, proactive investigations into complex criminal organizations involved in fraud schemes, organized crime or public corruption.
  
• Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
  

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office is seeking seasoned attorneys with at least 5 years of litigation as well as investigative experience to join the Office in its Investigations Division, Public Integrity Bureau (PIB).  PIB investigates corruption and crimes committed by public officials at all levels of government. This includes fraud, theft of public funds, bribery and crimes connected with procurement.  PIB also investigates corruption in the courts, including attorney embezzlement and fraud in government programs.

Applicants must be able to handle a high volume of work with strict adherence to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  In addition, applicants for this position should have the ability to think and work independently as well as the ability to work in conjunction with other bureaus in the Office as well as with City, State and Federal law enforcement agencies. 

Attorney in the Public Integrity Bureau are responsible for long-term investigations, grand jury presentations, trials, and prosecutions in the areas of public corruption, attorney embezzlement, organized crime, and frauds, including labor fraud, real estate fraud, immigrant fraud, elder fraud, healthcare fraud, consumer fraud, cybercrime and securities fraud, and for handling a docket of court cases covering the above listed areas. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent investigative skills, including significant experience drafting subpoenas, interviewing witnesses, analyzing financial and business records and creating investigative plans.
• Excellent writing skills, preferably with experience drafting search warrants, pen registers, eavesdropping and GPS warrants.
• Strong court room advocacy skills, including trials and grand jury presentations. 
• Working knowledge of computer technology and participation in sophisticated cybercrime investigations.
• Proven record of managing an investigative team in long-term, proactive investigations into complex criminal organizations involved in fraud schemes, organized crime or public corruption.
• Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience interacting with City agencies, the Attorney Grievance Committees, the New York City Department of Investigation, and the New York State Office of the Inspector General.

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office is seeking attorneys with at least three years of litigation as well as investigative experience to join the Office in our dynamic Violent Criminal Enterprises Bureau.

The Violent Criminal Enterprises Bureau (VCE) seeks to stem gun violence and other criminal activity perpetrated by structured criminal organizations including gangs, firearms traffickers, and violent narcotics organizations operating in Brooklyn. The bureau uses multiple investigative strategies, including sophisticated analyses of social media, electronic communications, and other digital evidence, to build successful conspiracy and violence cases against offenders and thereby incapacitate and dismantle these violent enterprises.

The primary focus of the bureau is the investigation and prosecution of known drivers of crime who have committed serious offenses, including murder, attempted murder, reckless endangerment, possession and sale of firearms, and other violent offenses, and conspiracy to commit these crimes.  VCE ADAs work closely with the New York City Police Department, federal agencies, and internal detective investigators assigned to investigate this violence. VCE also partners with community groups and religious and business leaders in an effort to deter gang violence. The bureau also investigates and prosecutes high-level narcotics trafficking using investigative techniques such as wiretapping and the use of undercover officers. 

VCE uses a team-based approach to its cases.  The bureau’s investigations frequently are staffed with teams of attorneys, analysts, and paralegal staff given their breadth and complexity.  ADAs also are expected to lend assistance as needed on VCE matters, and particularly with long-term conspiracy investigations as they are presented to the grand jury, during takedown, and during discovery compliance.

Applicants must be able to handle a high volume of work with strict adherence to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  Applicants also must be comfortable with drafting complex search warrants, prosecution memoranda, and other legal writing within tight timeframes.  In addition, applicants for this position should have the ability to think and work independently as well as the ability to work in conjunction with other bureaus in the Office as well as with local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven record of guiding an investigative team in long-term, proactive investigations into complex criminal organizations involved in violent crime.
• Excellent investigative skills, including significant experience drafting subpoenas, interviewing witnesses, analyzing financial and business records, and creating investigative plans.
• Excellent writing skills, preferably with experience drafting search warrants for residences, social media, cellphones and other digital evidence, pen registers, eavesdropping warrants and protective orders.
• Strong court room advocacy skills, including experience conducting hearings and trials (preferably to include conspiracies), eliciting gang expert testimony, and introducing digital evidence and compilation videos strongly preferred. 
• Working knowledge of computer technology and familiarity with electronic review, redaction, and production of discovery in complex cases.
• Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Lateral Assistant District Attorney – School Advocacy and Juvenile Crimes Bureau

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant District Attorney (ADA) to join our School Advocacy and Juvenile Crimes Bureau.

The Bureau prosecutes violent felony offenses committed by defendants ages 14 to 17, under the Raise the Age Law, including robbery, attempted murder, assault, shootings, stabbings, and firearm possession, often determined to be gang-related violence. Additionally, the bureau handles all levels of crimes that occur within Brooklyn schools by students or staff. The Bureau is dedicated to balancing accountability with rehabilitation, emphasizing diversion and restorative outcomes whenever appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle felony-level cases involving adolescent and juvenile defendants, from arraignment through grand jury presentation and trial.
• Conduct retention hearings to determine whether cases remain in Supreme Court or are removed to Family Court.
• Assess new arrests daily to determine appropriate jurisdiction and next steps.
• Manage a varied and fast-paced caseload requiring strong organizational and courtroom skills.
• Prepare and argue motions, respond to discovery requests, and handle evidentiary issues, including those involving DNA evidence.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, community partners, and service providers to ensure both public safety and opportunities for youth rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligible for admission).
• Completion of a grand jury rotation required and experience conducting hearings or trials preferred.
• Strong knowledge of discovery and motion practice under current New York law.
• Excellent judgment, analytical ability, and courtroom presence.
• Commitment to the mission of progressive prosecution and the belief that youth defendants deserve both accountability and the opportunity to change.

Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate is a skilled, adaptable prosecutor who thrives in a fast-paced courtroom environment and demonstrates a thoughtful, balanced approach to justice. Candidates should be comfortable making quick, informed decisions and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Interest in working with the youth population, including young victims and defendants is a plus.
  

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is located in downtown Brooklyn and is one of the largest prosecutors’ offices in the country.  We are committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies to fulfill our commitment to keep Brooklyn safe and ensure fairness and justice for all.

KCDA is seeking candidates to fill newly created positions for Litigation Compliance Counsels within the Homicide Bureau and the Violent Criminal Enterprises Bureau.  Litigation Compliance Counsels will serve as Assistant District Attorneys and will work alongside other ADAs, investigators, and other members of our professional staff on some of our most serious cases to ensure that all criminal discovery materials are collected, protected, and produced in accordance with the law. 

Successful hires may be eligible to transition to litigation positions throughout the Office after serving for two years in the Litigation Compliance Counsel role.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in all aspects of a complex discovery practice, including the collection, review, organization, redaction, and production of discovery materials.
• Prepare and argue protective order applications.
• Help innovate and streamline discovery processes and protocols.
• Certify discovery compliance in individual cases.
• Maintain accurate records to prove the defense has received all discovery and that any sensitive information has been redacted in accordance with the law.
• Assist in responding to motions that challenge discovery compliance.

Qualification Requirements:

• Admitted to practice law in the State of New York.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a practicing attorney or similar experience.
• Ability to serve a minimum of two (2) years in this role.

 Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of the rapidly evolving body of case law concerning CPL Article 245.
• Prior experience with eDiscovery and similar platforms.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with others within, as well as outside of our agency.

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office is seeking an attorney to serve as the Unit Chief of the Parole, Clemency, and Sealing Unit.

The Unit, which exists within the larger Post-Conviction Bureau, reviews the cases of inmates coming up for parole and counsels the DA on what position he should take; advises the Governor’s Office on clemency petitions that are predicated on a Brooklyn conviction; handles litigation under New York’s application-based sealing statute (CPL 160.59) and retroactive youthful offender law (CPL 720.20(5)); evaluates interest-of-justice-based resentencing applications; and educates the public on all the state’s sealing laws, including the Clean Slate Act.

Responsibilities for the Unit Chief include:

• Drafting memoranda on post-conviction cases for review by the Office’s Post-Conviction Review Committee and presentation to the DA
• Answering sealing motions and arguing at hearings under CPL 160.59
• Answering motions filed under CPL 720.20(5)
• Supervising support staff
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Preferred Skills:

• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Knowledge of the New York Penal and Criminal Procedure Laws