Job Description

The New York County District Attorney's Office anticipates openings beginning in the late spring and summer of 2026 for Paralegals in its Appeals Division. The Appeals Division provides New York’s appellate and federal courts with in-depth written and oral analyses of legal and factual issues, arising from a wide range of criminal prosecutions, to ensure that properly obtained convictions are upheld and that no defect in the trial-level proceedings unduly affects either the public or the accused. Paralegals are responsible for providing a full range of administrative and litigation support to the attorneys in the Appeals Division.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Regularly write elementary legal briefs with a designated ADA.
- Assist ADAs with proofreading, cite checking, and locating files and documents.
- Maintain and update the Division’s digital case tracking system.
- Perform institutional assignments related to...