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Job Details - Assistant District Attorney

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Yates County District Attorney's Office

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Attorneys

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Full-Time

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ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Yates County District Attorney’s Office
Penn Yan, NY (Finger Lakes Region)

Are you stuck in private practice and no longer eligible for state retirement or public service loan
forgiveness?

Did discovery reform make you feel like a secretary instead of an attorney?

Would you love to have a three-day weekend every week?

Dream of living in the Finger Lakes and working minutes from beautiful trails, parks, and wineries?

We are seeking an Assistant District Attorney to join our close-knit, drama-free team of passionate prosecutors.

Why Yates County?

• Manageable caseload with diverse case assignments and real trial opportunities
• Flexible hours based on court schedules (not just 9-5)
• Streamlined discovery process – we’ve built a system that lets you focus on lawyering, not paperwork
• Small, supportive office that values growth, community, and work-life balance
• Picturesque location:
  Minutes from fishing, biking, hiking, and world-class wineries
• Short drive to Rochester, Syracuse, Canandaigua, and Corning

Responsibilities

• Felony prosecution from intake through disposition
• Local court appearances and practice
• Grand jury presentations
• Motion practice, hearings, and trials
• Discovery compliance (made efficient with our proven system)
• County Court appearances
• Participation in Drug Court
• On-call rotations for centralized arraignment (additional pay)
• Full use and integration of a Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS) and Axon’sJustice Premier
• Comprehensive one-on-one and web-based training
• Be on the cutting edge of AI integration, automation, and workflows
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Admitted to Practice Law in New York State
• Starting salary: $91,528 – 98,243 (tiered system based on experience)
• On-call stipend:
  Up to $10,000/year
• Full NYS retirement system
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible

We Welcome All Experience Levels

Whether you’re a seasoned prosecutor or ready to transition from private practice, we encourage you to apply.

Join a team that works hard, supports each other, and remembers there’s life beyond the courthouse.

Yates County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.