Assistant District Attorneys are hired directly out of law school. Recent graduates, who have taken all steps necessary to be admitted to practice in New York, practice as ADAs under a practice order until their admission. Assistant District Attorneys are given considerable responsibility early in their careers. When they become proficient, they will begin to handle serious and complex cases. Assistant District Attorneys are required to abide by a commitment of three years of initial service to the Office of the District Attorney. Assistant District Attorneys are routinely required to perform evening, night, weekend, and holiday assignments and to respond, on a 24-hour basis, to crime scenes, police precincts, and booking facilities.
The Office of the Bronx District Attorney 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.
Application Process
Entry Level Assistant District Attorney
The successful applicant will complete three rounds of interviews:
- First interview with one member of the Hiring Board
- Panel interview with three members of the Hiring Board
- Interview with District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and members of the Executive Team
Lateral Assistant District Attorney
The successful applicant will complete two rounds of interviews:
- Panel interview with members of the Hiring Board
- Interview with District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and Members of the Executive Team
How to Apply
Applications may be submitted online and require a copy of your resume, cover letter and/or personal statement explaining your interest in public service, a writing sample, unofficial transcript. Cover letters should be addressed to:
Hon. Darcel D. Clark
District Attorney, Bronx County
198 E 161st Street
Bronx, NY 10451
Attn: Legal Recruitment
Submitted documents should be in Word or PDF format. Please review the FAQ section for more information about the application process.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Non-admitted: $85,000
Admitted: $90,000
Salary varies based on the position and experience.
Entry level; 3-year commitment
Lateral ADAs; 2-year commitment
New York State requires all Assistant District Attorneys to be residents of New York State as of the first day of your appointment and throughout your employment.
Two letters of recommendation are required for entry level candidates.
Three professional references are required for lateral candidates.
Interviews last approximately 30 minutes. Candidates should allot 60 minutes for each round of interview.
Yes. Please send updated application materials to BXDArecruit@bronxda.nyc.gov
We make offers on a rolling basis. There is no set time when decisions will be made. We will respond to all applications.
Yes. A background check will be conducted after the acceptance of the offer.
- It is highly recommended that Law students sit for the MPRE and NYLE before graduation.
- Entry level ADA’s must sit for the first UBE immediately available after law school graduation.
- Entry level attorneys must sit for the first MPRE and NYLE immediately available law school graduation.
- Lateral Attorneys must be admitted to the New York State Bar. A Certificate of Good Standing will be required as a part of the background investigation process.
Please call us immediately at 718.838.2258 and we will try to expedite your application.
At this time all rounds of interviews are conducted virtually. Interviews at OCI/Job Fairs are sometimes conducted in person.
Try to interview using the OCI process. If you do not get an interview apply to us directly.
To apply, visit our application page.