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.

Application Deadline: December 1, 2024

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office, located in the Metrotech area of Brooklyn, New York, is accepting applications for our highly competitive summer internship program which prepares rising 2L & 3L law students to perform the tasks and to shoulder the responsibilities of a first-year prosecutor and beyond.

The summer legal internship is a paid 8-week program, and interns are required to work 35 hours per week.  Interns are paid at a rate of $25 per hour.  Our hands-on training program includes: a full day of orientation, a mock suppression hearing exercise and a classroom lecture series.

High performing legal summer interns are a primary source for hiring full-time ADAs once they have graduated.

Located in the bustling heart of Brooklyn, New York’s most populous borough, the Kings County District Attorney's Office serves a diverse community of over 2.5 million people. As one of the largest prosecutor's offices in the nation, we are at the forefront of criminal justice innovation and reform. Under the leadership of District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, our office is nationally recognized for its pioneering approaches to promoting community safety, ensuring justice, and upholding fairness in every aspect of our work.

With a dedicated team of over 1,200 attorneys, investigators, and professional staff, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve. Our ongoing efforts to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our mission, as we continuously strive to recruit the most devoted professionals from varied backgrounds. The Kings County District Attorney’s Office proudly upholds its status as an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to building a team as dynamic and vibrant as Brooklyn itself. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon on any basis, 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.

Position Overview:

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a Chief Ethics & Equal Employment Opportunity Counsel to lead training and counseling programs, while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. In this role, you will be a key member of the District Attorney's Executive Staff, charged with overseeing and implementing comprehensive ethics and equal employment strategies throughout the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Counsel and train staff on legal ethics, professional responsibility, municipal ethics rules, and office policies.
• Liaise with Ethics Committees of professional associations.
• Serve as the primary contact for the New York State Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct.
• Develop, implement, and enforce the office’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and city laws.
• Review internal EEO investigations completed by KCDA's EEO Officer and recommend resolutions.
• Facilitate EEO-related mediation and alternative dispute resolutions when necessary.
• Serve as agency’s primary contact with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the New York State Division of Human Rights.
• Lead EEO-related training programs for staff and oversee compliance with training mandates.
• Strategize to enhance diversity and foster an inclusive workplace environment.
• Oversee the Office's Accessibility Coordinator and collaborate with the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities.
• Manage the 55-A program and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Monitor employment practices to ensure legal compliance and promote fair employment practices.

• Must be a licensed attorney eligible to practice in New York.
• A minimum of 10 years post-J.D. experience, with at least five years in criminal practice.
• Demonstrated legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• N.Y. Public Officers Law § 3(1) requires that all persons holding civil office be citizens of the United States. Accordingly, all Assistant District Attorneys must be U.S. Citizens and New York State residents upon commencement of their employment. 

• Extensive familiarity with the Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys.
• Deep knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity laws, New York State Human Rights Law, and the New York City Administrative Code.
• Comprehensive knowledge of New York Penal and Criminal Procedure Laws.
• Experience in appellate practice.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing diverse teams.
• Strong organizational skills to manage high-stress situations and meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to lead and inspire a diverse team.

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 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.

Job Requirements:

• Candidates must be admitted to the New York Bar OR have recently taken the July 2023 Bar Exam OR are scheduled to take the February 2024 Bar Exam
• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens and have NY residency by the time of their hire
• Candidates must be able to show proof of vaccination for Covid-19

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 Kings County District Attorney's office is seeking qualified experienced litigation attorneys to work as Assistant District Attorneys in its Civil Litigation Bureau.

Successful applicants will be expected to perform duties encompassing various aspects of New York and Federal civil practice, including: responding to and frequently litigating subpoenas and FOIL requests served on the Office; Article 78 practice; 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.

Minimum qualification requirements:

Attorney admitted in New York

Attorney with at least two to three years' experience as a civil litigator handling cases in federal and state courts

Preferred skills:

Experience in litigating cases which involve substantive and procedural criminal law issues

Strong writing, research and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work effectively with others

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office is seeking experienced attorneys to join the Office as Felony Assistant District Attorney’s in the Domestic Violence Bureau.

Cases arising from intimate partner violence – ranging from misdemeanor assault to homicide – present unique challenges for everyone involved, including prosecutors.  The Office’s Domestic Violence Bureau is dedicated to compassionate, effective, and collaborative responses to these serious crimes.  The Bureau has long been a national leader in innovative and holistic practices and has been at the forefront of creating and using new statutes (like the offenses of stalking and strangulation) to hold offenders accountable. 

The Domestic Violence Bureau is fully committed to a trauma-informed modality that centers around the needs of survivors of domestic violence, which often extend beyond a given criminal case.  Bureau prosecutors work closely with the Brooklyn Family Justice Center, a partnership of government and other agencies providing wrap-around services for victims ranging from long-term counseling to civil legal representation on immigration, family court, and housing matters.  The Center is co-located with the Bureau on the 15th floor.

Consistent with our trauma-informed practices, prosecutors in the Domestic Violence Bureau 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.  Domestic Violence prosecutors become well-versed in the most recent law regarding the hearsay rule and its exceptions, Sirois hearings, and Molineaux arguments for the admission of evidence regarding prior uncharged crimes.  Bureau prosecutors also rely heavily on digital evidence and become well-versed in using social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instragram to prove and enhance cases, as well as material retrieved from cellular phones and historical cell site location data.

The Domestic Violence Bureau is fast-paced and high-volume, handling roughly ten thousand cases each year, each of which involves one or more vulnerable victims and serious public safety concerns.  Felony line assistants in the Bureau will be responsible for a range of felony cases and, in time, may begin vertical prosecutions of the most serious cases (including homicides), beginning with response to the precinct at the time of the incident.

Applicants should have at least five years of litigation experience and a record of jury trial verdicts. Solid knowledge of criminal procedure, search and seizure law, and evidence is required.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office is seeking experienced attorneys to join the Office in our nationally renowned Homicide Bureau.

The Homicide Bureau investigates and prosecutes a large majority of Brooklyn’s homicides, including many of the boroughs most complex and high-profile murder cases. The bureau, which is comprised of some of the agency’s most experienced assistant district attorneys, also serves as legal adviser to the police in homicide cases.

Applicants must be able to handle high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.  In addition, applicants for these positions 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 outside agencies.

Applicants should have at least five years of litigation experience and a record of jury trial verdicts. Solid knowledge of criminal procedure, search and seizure law, and evidence is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in the penal code and the law with a strong understanding of legal concepts.
• Ability to assess strengths and weakness in cases.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong court room advocacy skills. 
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• 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, located in the Metrotech area of Brooklyn, New York is seeking experienced level Attorneys to join the office in the Human Trafficking Unit.

Under the direction of the Unit Chief, the ideal candidates are expected to perform the following duties:

– Evaluate and investigate individuals accused of committing Human Trafficking offenses. 

– Present cases to the Grand Jury for indictment and then prosecute those cases in Brooklyn’s Supreme Court through disposition.

Preferred Skills:

– Applicants must be able to excel in a fast paced work environment and handle a high volume of cases and investigations.

– Applicants should have the ability to work independently as well as collaborate with others within, as well as outside of our agency.

– Applicants should have litigation experience including a record of jury trials and a working knowledge of criminal procedure and rules of evidence.

–  10 years legal experience

–  Prior experience prosecuting human trafficking, sex crimes or domestic violence cases.

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.

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 Special Victims Bureau investigates and prosecutes sexual assault and sexual abuse cases, as well as all incidents of harm to children who are under 13 years of age at the time that the perpetrator is apprehended, including cases of physical abuse, child fatalities, and homicides.  With regards to sexual assault cases, the bureau, in addition to investigating crimes reported directly to the police, also investigates reports that have been referred to the bureau by the State Central Registry and the Special Commissioner of Investigation for the NYC School District, as well as reports originating from many other sources.  With regards to cases involving child victims, the bureau investigates the thousands of abuse and neglect reports made through the New York State central child abuse registry and it works closely with the Brooklyn Child Advocacy Center.

Under the direction of the Bureau Chief, the ideal candidates are expected to perform the following duties:

• Evaluate and investigate individuals accused of committing sexual assault and criminal offenses. 
• Present cases to the Grand Jury for indictment and then prosecute those cases in Brooklyn’s Supreme Court through disposition.

Preferred Skills:

• Applicants must be able to excel in a fast-paced work environment and handle a high volume of cases and investigations.
• Additionally, applicants should have the ability to work independently as well as collaborate with others within, as well as outside of our agency.
• Applicants should have litigation experience including a record of jury trials and a working knowledge of criminal procedure and rules of evidence.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. 

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office is seeking experienced attorneys to join the Office in the Trial Divisions.

Applicants must be able to handle high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.  In addition, applicants for these positions 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 outside agencies.

Applicants should have at least five years of litigation experience and a record of jury trial verdicts. Solid knowledge of criminal procedure, search and seizure law, and evidence is required.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in the penal code and the law with a strong understanding of legal concepts.
• Ability to assess strengths and weakness in cases.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong court room advocacy skills. 
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team.

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.

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.