DEPUTY CHIEF ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY 

SALARY: $150,000
DEPARTMENT: DISTRICT ATTORNEY

LAST FILE DATE: 9/26/2025

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is professional legal work of a
complex nature involving responsibility for conducting criminal investigations, preparing and
presenting criminal court cases. Additional responsibilities include administrative and
supervisory responsibilities regarding departmental operations, including the training of newly
appointed Assistant District Attorneys. Work is performed under direct supervision of the
District Attorney. Supervision is exercised over legal and clerical personnel. Work requires the
incumbent to always be available as needed by the District Attorney. Performs related work as
required.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be a legal resident of New York State. Please
provide a copy of your driver’s license (front and back) for proof of residency.

PLEASE ATTACH ALL REQUIRED LICENSES, TRANSCRIPTS/DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATIONS,
AND/OR DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW WITH YOUR APPLICATION TO VERIFY ALL
CREDENTIALS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a license to practice law in the State of New York which must be maintained in
good standing and five (5) years’ experience prosecuting felony level crimes.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Certain assignments made to employees in this class require access to transportation to meet
field work requirements made in the ordinary course of business in a timely and efficient
manner. Possession of a valid and clean NYS driver’s license is required at time of appointment
and maintained during employment.

Applications are available online at: www.co.montgomery.ny.us Completed applications
must be received by the last file date.