Assistant District Attorney

Bar Association of Erie County; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New York State Employees Retirement

Paid vacation & sick days

Medical, dental & vision plans

Deferred Compensation Plan

Flexible Benefits Plan

Job summary

Erie County District Attorney’s Office is seeking full-time Assistant District Attorneys for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. The role emphasizes courtroom advocacy, justice, and victim support, with opportunities for mentorship and professional development.

Qualifications include NYS Bar admission status, leadership, and strong communication. Applicants must be Erie County residents and U.S. citizens, with specific bar-path options outlined.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, writing and critical thinking skills.
• Leadership abilities.
• Time management skills.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Resident of Erie County.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Pass NYS Bar Examination and awaiting admission, or admitted in NYS, in good standing, or recent law graduate sitting for first NYS Bar exam.

Responsibilities

• Organized management of an active criminal case docket.
• Investigating cases, meeting and interviewing witnesses, drafting subpoenas/search warrants, advising local law enforcement.
• Handling discovery and motion practice.
• Conducting grand jury presentations, hearings, motions, arguments and trials.
• Court appearances pertaining to all phases of a criminal case.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Leadership

Teamwork

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

NY Bar Admission

Job description

Assistant District Attorney

The Erie County District Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for full-time Assistant District Attorneys for both recently admitted and established attorneys. Applicants should have an interest in courtroom advocacy and litigation, a commitment to pursuing justice and the ability to provide support to victims in need. Members of our legal staff are provided with training, mentorship and ongoing opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Excellent verbal, writing and critical thinking skills.
• Leadership abilities.
• Time management skills.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Resident of Erie County.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Prior to effective date of employment, candidates must have either:

(1) passed the NYS Bar Examination and are awaiting admission to the NYS Bar, or (2) been admitted to the practice of law in NYS, in good standing, or

(3) if you are a recent law school graduate, you must sit for first available New York State Bar Examination.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organized management of an active criminal case docket.
• Investigating cases, including meeting and interviewing witnesses, drafting subpoenas and search warrants, and advising local law enforcement.
• Handling discovery and motion practice.
• Conducting grand jury presentations, hearings, motions arguments and trials.
• Court appearances pertaining to all phases of a criminal case.

Job Benefits

• Starting salary for new admitted attorneys is $83,959; on January 1, 2027, this increases to $96,389.
• New York State Employees Retirement Plan.
• Generous paid vacation and sick days.
• Contributory medical, dental and vision plans.
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible Benefits Plan for medical and child-care expenses