What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant District Attorney (District Attorney) position at Oneida County?
ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF VACANCY
DEPARTMENT: District Attorney
CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Assistant District Attorney
CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Exempt
SALARY (GRADE): Assistant I: $108,131 (48P) Plus Excellent Benefits
Assistant II: $100,354 (46P) Plus Excellent Benefits
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2026
APPLY ONLINE*: https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The incumbent of this class is responsible for the
management, presentation, and prosecution of criminal cases in all Courts of Oneida County. The
incumbent is responsible for coordinating, organizing, and examining all materials and efforts related to the
prosecution of criminal cases in Oneida County. Duties include, but are not limited to, the oversight of
criminal matters from the investigative phase, if necessary, through and including arraignment, trial, and
final disposition. This is an appointed position in which incumbents serve both under the general direction
of and at the pleasure of the Oneida County District Attorney. Incumbent performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application.
Either:
Assistant District Attorney I: Admission to the Bar of New York State AND eight (8) years of experience
in private or public practice of law, OR four (4) years of experience as an
Assistant District Attorney or Assistant Public Defender.
Assistant District Attorney II: Admission to the Bar of New York State.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must be a legal resident of Oneida County, Herkimer County, Lewis County,
Madison County, Oswego County, or Otsego County per Local Law “B” of 1991.
NOTES:
1. Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of Admission to the Bar of New York State.
2. Promotion will be at the discretion of the District Attorney and will not be automatic.
**Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer**
- If you do not have internet access, paper applications can be picked up in the Personnel Department on the 6th Floor of the Oneida
Issued: 01/01/2026
Salary : $100,354 - $108,131