Oswego County
Senior Assistant District Attorney
Oswego, New York•Full-time
$101,068 - $155,643 annually
$101,068 - $155,643 annually
About the Job
The Oswego County District Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for a Senior Assistant District Attorney responsible for the preparation and prosecution of violent and serious felony cases before the courts. The Senior Assistant District Attorney will appear in court and will be responsible for prosecuting cases at hearings, trials, and/or Grand Jury.
Qualifications: Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school and ten (10) years of experience in the practice of criminal law, five (5) years of which must have been as a trial-level felony prosecutor.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: NYS License to practice law. Per Public Officers Law, candidate must be a US Citizen and legal resident of Oswego County or the contiguous counties of Cayuga, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, or Onondaga.
Starting Salary: $101,068 - $155,643. Salary negotiable to be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Oswego County offers a competitive benefit package including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and NYS retirement. Candidates may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
To Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Visit our website to complete an online application or submit a paper application to the address below. Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.
Oswego County Human Resources Department
46 East Bridge Street
Oswego, New York 13126
(315) 349-8209 Fax: (315) 349-8254
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About Oswego County
Oswego County Government offers a wide variety of career fields across 30 departments. We employ individuals in many different positions such as Accountant, Caseworker, Nurse, Attorney, Patrol Officer, Mechanic, Equipment Operator, Secretary, and many more. Together, the County works to serve the community and support the infrastructure and services that are needed.As an employer, Oswego County seeks individuals who are passionate about their chosen field. Open positions often include entry level openings where little or no experience is required. The County strives to promote from within whenever possible. Benefits may include health, dental, vision and life insurance; NYS Retirement; Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; paid holidays, sick and annual leave; Employee Assistance Program; tuition reimbursement (for related courses while employed); optional pre-tax retirement plan; optional pre-tax spending plan (FSA); and more. Oswego County (population approximately 122,000) is located on Lake Ontario in Central New York, approximately 40 miles north of Syracuse and 80 miles east of Rochester. Oswego County offers educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities.