Assistant District Attorney

RESIDENCY: Candidates must have been legal residents of the following jurisdiction(s):

• Livingston County or New York State

This position involves responsibility for representing the People of the State of New York in the criminal prosecution of offenses. 

This involves all phases of case preparation and presentation of matters ranging from vehicle and traffic infractions to felonies. 

Work is performed in close conjunction with and under the supervision of the District Attorney and senior level Assistant District Attorneys. 

• Manages assigned cases on intake by examining case file, including complaint and report form, and determining facts versus legal issues; 
• Works with law enforcement agencies by rendering legal advice, assisting in investigation, coordinating activities on particular cases and preparing search warrants; 
• Works with courts by handling violations, misdemeanors, and/or felony matters;
• Prepares for preliminary felony hearings and make bail recommendations; 
• Researches law to determine legal requirements versus evidence; 
• 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 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 court; 
• Handles appeals by preparing brief, appendix and trial record, preparing response to defendant’s brief, arguing appeal in County Court, and seeking permission to appeal to high courts if not a matter of right; 
• Responds to telephone calls from citizens, agencies and law enforcement agencies; 
• Researches new law and prepares memoranda; and 
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of criminal law and court proceedings; ability to interpret and work with New York State and Federal criminal code; ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; ability to reason quickly and logically in stressful situations; ability to analyze and organize effectively; ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal working relations; ability to make logical, on the spot decisions regarding application of office policy; ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality on controversial cases; willingness to be available on a 24 hour basis to the District Attorney, law enforcement agencies, and local magistrates; integrity; excellent judgment; physical and mental condition shall be commensurate with the demands of the position, either with or without reasonable accommodation. Admitted to practice law in the State of New York.

Assistant District Attorney (6) - E in County serviceNOTE:  Livingston County residency is not a requirement for this position. However, Livingston County residents will be given preference in the hiring process.

Salary : $97,000