Full-Time Assistant District Attorney – Wayne County


SALARY: $86,343 – $116,563 (commensurate with experience)

LOCATION: Wayne County District Attorney’s Office, 30 Church Street, Lyons, New York 14889

**NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT**

BENEFITS: · Regular raises · Paid Holidays/Annual & Sick Leave · Excellent Health Insurance · NYS Retirement Pension · Deferred Compensation · Tuition Reimbursement · Flex Spending Account

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: This position will handle a full caseload of criminal matters including arraignments, review and collection of all discoverable materials, investigation and legal research, preparation of pre-trial motions and arguments, and conducting hearing and trials. The caseload would could be both misdemeanor and felony level cases depending on the applicant’s experience level.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

  • Manages assigned cases on intake by examining case file and determining facts and legal issues, makes and assessment of the case and determines appropriate resolution;
  • Works with law enforcement agencies;
  • Conducts legal research to determine and maintain an up to date knowledge of the law, evidence and rules necessary to prosecute cases;
  • Represents the District Attorney’s office in local court proceedings;
  • Responds to motions, conducts hearings and negotiates plea bargains/resolutions when appropriate;
  • Tries cases, including jury selection, opening statements, presentation of evidence and closing summations.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERTISE: Admitted to the Bar of the State of New York at time of appointment.

TO APPLY: Email cover letter and resume to District Attorney Christine K. Callanan, ccallanan@waynecountyny.gov and Confidential Secretary Darcey Wolf, dwolf1@waynecountyny.gov