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Assistant District Attorney Grade III
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Description of Duties
This is an entry level legal position in the Office of the District Attorney that assists with the prosecution of misdemeanors crimes and offenses. This position will assist with a full caseload of criminal matters including arraignments, investigations and legal research, review and collection of all discoverable materials, pretrial motion preparation and argument, hearings and trials, in proceedings of local courts in Monroe County. Court appearances are under a practice order and the direct supervision of a higher level Assistant District Attorney. The work is performed under the general supervision of a Bureau Chief and Deputy Bureau Chief. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class. Work on evenings and weekends is required regularly for this position. Does related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Graduation from a regionally or nationally accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree and eligible to work under the terms of a practice order in the State of New York.
- Paid or unpaid experience at a prosecutor, public defender, or municipal law department office, private law firm or judicial office is preferred.
- Must have an ability to work with the judges, lawyers, court administrators, other persons within the court system, and court officials.
