Senior Assistant District Attorney
Oswego County Human Resources Department
Oswego, NYJob$101–156K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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The Oswego County District Attorney’s Office seeks a Senior Assistant District Attorney to prepare and prosecute violent and serious felony cases. The role includes appearing in court and prosecuting cases at hearings, trials, and/or Grand Jury. Applicants must have graduated from an ABA-accredited law school, have two years of criminal law practice experience, hold a New York State law license, and meet the stated citizenship and residency requirements.
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The Oswego County District Attorneys 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 two (2) years of experience in the practice of criminal law. 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 Email: [email protected] Web: www.oswegocountyny.gov/humanresources AA/EEO EMPLOYER
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