Assistant District Attorney (1)

ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY I

2024 Salary: $114,461 annually

APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

TO APPLY:

1. Go to https://seneca-portal.mycivilservice.com/jobopps

2*. View posting information & click APPLY. *

3*_. *_Complete & submit online application.

4. Contact the Personnel Department for paper application at personneldepartment@co.seneca.ny.us or by calling 315-539-1710

** Please read all pages of this notice carefully for Important Civil Service Information **

VACANCY: At present there is one (1) vacancy for this position in the Seneca County District Attorney’s Office.

RESIDENCY: Must be a resident of Seneca County (Public Officer’s Law §3)

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only):

• Manages assigned cases on intake by examining case file, including complaint and report form, and determining facts versus legal issues;
• Monitors developments in caselaw and provides regular updates to junior attorneys on breaking issues;
• Conducts regular educational trainings and best practices seminars for junior attorneys;
• Meets with junior ADAs on regular basis to provide mentorship and feedback;
• Works with law enforcement agencies by rendering legal advice, assisting in investigation, coordinating activities on particular cases and preparing search warrants;
• Responds to scenes of serious physical injury accidents;
• Works with local criminal courts by handling violations and misdemeanors, rendering legal advice to magistrates, preparing for preliminary felony hearings and making bail recommendations;
• Prepares cases for Grand Jury presentment, including marshalling and evaluating evidence, statements, photographs, sketches and reports (including scientific tests);
• Researches law to determine legal requirements versus evidence;
• Secures indictment, prosecutors information or finding of dismissal from Grand Jury;
• After indictment prepares cases for trial by responding to motions, preparing for hearings, evaluating cases, plea-bargaining and discussing cases with District Attorney;
• Prepares for trial by researching points of law and rules of evidence, preparing trial file of evidence, checks on prospective jurors, checks on changes by judge and develops trial strategy;
• Tries major felony cases, including jury selection, presentment of cases, preparing opening statements and preparing closing summations;
• Handles post judgment motions, including receiving motions to vacate judgment, preparing response and brief and arguing motion in superior court;
• Handles appeals by preparing brief, appendix and trial record, preparing response to defendant’s brief, arguing appeal in Appellate Division and seeking permission to appeal to Court of Appeals if not a matter of right;
• Responds to telephone calls from citizens, agencies and law enforcement agencies;
• Researches new law and prepares memorandum.

· Provides training and education for junior Assistant District Attorneys in the District Attorney’s Office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess Law Degree AND must be admitted to practice law in New York State.

SUGGESTED OR PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Duly licensed to practice law in the State of New York.
• Juris Doctorate and admitted to the NYS Bar.
• Ten (10) years of experience in litigating criminal law cases.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $114,461.00 - $151,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

License/Certification:

• Bar License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $114,461 - $151,800