Assistant District Attorney | Special Victims Bureau

Ulster County District Attorney’s Office; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Ulster County District Attorney’s Office is seeking an Assistant District Attorney for the Special Victims Bureau in Kingston, NY. The role focuses on investigating and prosecuting cases involving vulnerable victims, including sexual offenses, domestic violence, and child abuse.

The attorney must be licensed to practice in New York with at least five years in criminal law, and will draft filings, argue motions, present to grand juries, and advise on case strategies while coordinating with law

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York State and at least five (5) years of experience in criminal law and CPL 245.
• Demonstrated skills in criminal prosecution, including case assessment, legal research, motion practice, and trial advocacy.
• Experience or strong interest in handling special victims cases, including familiarity with trauma-informed practices and victim-centered approaches.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with law enforcement, investigators, victim advocates, and other justice system partners.
• Sound judgment, high ethical standards, and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information responsibly.
• Organizational and time-management abilities to handle a substantial caseload, meet deadlines, and prepare thoroughly for court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and assessing evidence.
• Drafting and filing legal documents.
• Preparing and arguing motions.
• Presenting cases to grand juries and handling hearings and trials.
• Collaborating with law enforcement, victim advocates, and community partners to develop case strategies and ensure trauma-informed prosecution.
• Maintaining ongoing communication with victims and their families.
• Participating in multidisciplinary teams and engaging in training/outreach for special victims and public safety.

Skills

Criminal prosecution

Case assessment

Legal research

Motion practice

Trial advocacy

Special Victims cases

Trauma-informed practices

Victim-centered approaches

Collaboration with law enforcement

Ethical conduct

Caseload management

Job description

Assistant District Attorney, Special Victims Bureau

Ulster County District Attorney’s Office

This role focuses on the investigation and prosecution of cases involving vulnerable victims, including but not limited to sexual offenses, domestic violence, child abuse, and other crimes against special victim populations. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing and assessing evidence, drafting and filing legal documents, preparing and arguing motions, presenting cases to grand juries, and handling hearings and trials. The Assistant District Attorney works closely with law enforcement, victim advocates, and community partners to conduct interviews, develop case strategies, and ensure trauma-informed, ethical prosecution. The role also involves ongoing communication with victims and their families, participation in multidisciplinary teams, and engagement in training and outreach activities related to special victims and public safety.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York State and at least five (5) years of experience in criminal law ans CPL 245

Demonstrated skills in criminal prosecution, including case assessment, legal research, motion practice, and trial advocacy.

• Experience or strong interest in handling special victims cases, including familiarity with trauma-informed practices and victim-centered approaches.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with law enforcement, investigators, victim advocates, and other justice system partners.
• Sound judgment, high ethical standards, and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information responsibly.
• Organizational and time-management abilities to handle a substantial caseload, meet deadlines, and prepare thoroughly for court appearances.

Salary and Benefits

$110,000–$123,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.