Assistant District Attorney

Ontario County; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 99,785 - 121,299; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

3% deferred compensation match

NYS retirement pension

Employee wellness programming

Generous leave

Job summary

Ontario County (Department of Human Resources) in the Town of Canandaigua is looking for qualified candidates for full-time Assistant District Attorney positions. This role involves handling criminal matters such as arraignments, trials, and legal research. A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited institution and admission to practice law in New York State are required. The position offers competitive salaries starting from $99,785 and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in NYS is required.
• Practice of criminal law at the trial level is preferred, but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full caseload of criminal matters including arraignments, discovery, and trials.
• Conduct investigations, legal research, and preparation of trial memoranda.
• Work as part of a team but also as an independent worker.

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Ontario County District Attorney is looking for qualified applicants to fill full-time Assistant District Attorney positions in their office.

Salary :

• 2025 – New Associate level Attorney starting rate of pay (Step 1) is $99,785/yr. 2026 – New Associate Level Attorney starting rate of pay (Step 1) is $102,779/yr. 2026 – Experienced Level Attorney starting rate of pay (Step 1) is $121,299/yr. *** Please note adjustments up to Step 4 may be made based upon experience and with the approval of the Ontario County Board of Supervisors. *** Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 3% deferred compensation match, NYS retirement pension, employee wellness programming, and generous leave provided.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• County Values: All employees of Ontario County are expected to uphold and exhibit the County’s shared values and behaviors to achieve the County’s Vision and Mission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in NYS is required.
• Practice of criminal law at the trial level is preferred, but not a requirement.

Description of Duties :

• The Ontario County District Attorney’s Office is seeking Assistant District Attorney candidates who are looking to make a difference in the criminal justice system.
• The ideal candidates will be strong, independent workers who also excel at working as part of a team.
• The position will handle a full, manageable caseload of criminal matters including arraignments, discovery, pretrial proceedings, hearings and trials, investigations and legal research, preparation of pretrial motions and trial memoranda in proceedings of the state, county and local courts throughout Ontario County.

SPECIAL NOTE :

• Unlicensed law degree graduate awaiting bar exam/bar results for admission may be hired at lower salary band and will move to the Associate Level salary band once they have successfully passed the bar.

SPECIAL NOTE :

• An Assistant District Attorney shall hold no other public or political office, and shall devote full working time to Ontario County.