Assistant District Attorney

Allegany County; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health insurance

Membership in retirement plan

Job summary

A local county authority is seeking a qualified Assistant District Defender to assist in representing the State of New York in criminal prosecutions. This position requires a NY law license, residency in Allegany County, and responsibilities such as case management and legal research. Successful candidates will handle court cases, provide legal advice, and prepare for trials. The role offers excellent benefits, including health insurance and retirement plan membership. Interested applicants must submit their civil service application and relevant documents.

Qualifications

• Must be a permanent resident of Allegany County.
• Must maintain county residency during employment.
• Valid Driver's License and automobile.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned cases, examining case files and determining facts.
• Work with law enforcement by providing legal advice and assisting in investigations.
• Handle court appearances for violations and misdemeanors.
• Research legal requirements and prepare for trial.
• Conduct jury selections and present cases in court.
• Prepare briefs and handle appeals as necessary.
• Handles post judgement 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.

Skills

Legal research

Case management

Legal writing

Trial preparation

Legal advice

Education

License to practice law in New York

Job description

ASSISTANT DISTRICT DEFENDER

Allegany County is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant District Attorney. The candidates must be a permanent resident of Allegany County at the time of appointment and must maintain county residency during the length of employment as required by the New York State Public Officers Law.

Employment with Allegany County offers excellent benefits including affordable health insurance and membership in the New York State retirement plan.

Assistant District Attorneys are appointed by the Allegany County District Attorney.

Distinguishing Features of the Class:

Assistant District Attorneys assist the District Attorney in representing the People of State of New York in the criminal prosecution of offenses. Assistant District Attorneys perform such duties pertaining to the District Attorney's office as may be directed by the District Attorney.

Typical Work Activities:

• 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 investigations, coordinating activities on particular cases and preparing search warrants;
• Works with local criminal courts by handling violations and misdemeanors, rendering legal advice to magistrates, preparing for preliminary felony hearings and making 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 strategy;
• Tries case, including jury selection, presentment of cases, preparing opening statements and preparing closing summations;
• Handles post judgement 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

License to practice law in the State of New York and in good standing.

Special Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License and automobile.

Civil Service Jurisdictional Classification : Exempt

This description is a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this job title. The incumbent may not perform all of the specified duties nor are the listed examples exhaustive. Incumbents may be requested to perform related tasks other than those stated herein.

To apply, please submit your civil service application, resume, cover letter, references, and a copy of your attorney's license to Allegany County Human Resources & Civil Service, 7 Court Street, Room 216, Belmont, NY 14813. Please visit Allegany County Human Resources for the complete job description and the civil service application.