Assistant District Attorney

Position The Putnam County District Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for a full‑time Assistant District Attorney. Eligibility Applicants must reside in Putnam County or a contiguous county within the State of New York and be admitted to practice law in New York State. In addition, the Public Officers Law requires that attorneys in the office be citizens of the United States. Responsibilities This is professional legal work of a complex nature involving responsibility for conducting criminal investigations, preparing and presenting criminal court cases, and other legal work. General supervision is received from the District Attorney. Work requires the incumbent to be on call at nights and on weekends and to perform related work as required. Ideal Candidate Ideal candidates would have at least two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney, experience handling criminal cases, a good knowledge of computer skills and social media technology, and excellent writing skills. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a license and current registration to practice law in New York State and other qualifications as the District Attorney may prescribe. Preferred Qualifications Two or more years of experience in criminal prosecution. Residency Requirement This position is considered to be a public officer. The holder must be a United States citizen, and a resident of Putnam County or a contiguous county within NYS, and maintain residency for the duration of employment. Pursuant to Public Officers Law Article 2, Section 3, 55. Salary Starting salary: $99,372. Schedule Full‑time, Monday – Friday. Benefits Dental insurance. Employee assistance program. Flexible spending account. Health insurance. Life insurance. Paid time off. Retirement plan. Vision insurance. Equal Opportunity Employer PUTNAM COUNTY – AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. #J-18808-Ljbffr