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Summary
Title:Fall 2026-Assistant District Attorney
ID:902-2025635
Career Opportunity Type:Entry
Bureau:Various Bureaus
Civil Service Title:Assistant District Attorney
Salary Range:$85,000 Non-Admitted/$90,000 Admitted
Division:N/A
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New ADA 2026
Please fill out the following questionnaire completely attach any documents which have not previously been submitted.
* Please provide your mailing address.
Please provide a statement or cover letter expressing reasons for and evidence of your interest in the field of criminal law.
Maximum length of 2 pages.
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* According to New York State law you must be a United States citizen to hold the position of Assistant District Attorney.  Are you a U.S. citizen?
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* Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam - Date taken or to be taken
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Please list any languages other than English in which you have a proficiency.  Please note level of proficiency and whether you are able to read and/or write in the language.
Military Service
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* The Bronx County District Attorney’s Office welcomes individuals with experience in all facets of the law. To assist the office in evaluating any conflicts with current cases, please answer the following questions. Note a “yes’ to any of these questions will not impact your candidacy for this position. Are you an attorney working on any pending criminal case prosecuted by the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office?
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* Are you an attorney working on any civil suit against the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office or any employee of the office?
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