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 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 Conviction Review Unit (CRU), the largest and most prolific unit of its kind, has an opening for an experienced trial attorney with extensive investigative experience, some of it preferably in corruption- and/or wrongful conviction-related work.

CRU conducts long-term investigations into cases where there is a credible claim of wrongful conviction and makes recommendations to District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. To date, the unit’s work has resulted in over 40 exonerations. Attorneys in the unit lead the investigations, collecting and reviewing all available documents pertaining to the cases and interviewing witnesses in the field, often traveling out-of-state to do so. CRU attorneys are also responsible for preparing for the District Attorney a detailed report on each completed investigation, following one or more internal round-table discussions to determine the proper course of action.

Working in CRU is an exciting, dynamic, and rewarding experience best suited to criminal lawyers with a talent for investigative work, who understand that keeping the public safe includes admitting—and learning from—wrongs of the past, to ensure public confidence in the office’s overall mission.

Job Requirements:

· Candidates must be admitted to the New York Bar and have at least five years of experience litigating criminal cases as a prosecutor or defense attorney.

· Candidates must be U.S. Citizens and have New York State residency by the time of their hire.

· Candidates must have the ability to write in a direct and succinct manner, capturing and relaying important information effectively.

· Candidates must have the ability to work independently and be comfortable doing so.

Preferred Traits/Skills:

· Willingness and ability to work in a predominately digital office environment

· Exceptional organizational skills and the agility to juggle multiple investigations at one time

· A firm grasp of New York Penal and Criminal Procedure Law, and of Constitutional Law as it pertains to New York criminal cases

· Willingness to travel for work

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 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.