Closing Date: 31st December, 2025
Description:
Department: County AttorneyCivil Service Title: Assistant County Attorney (Part-Time)
Classification Type: Exempt
Salary (Grade): $53,003 (28P) Plus Excellent Benefits
Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
Apply Online*: https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps
Distinguishing Features of The Class: The incumbent of this class is responsible for the management and presentation of cases in all Courts of Oneida County. The incumbent is responsible for drafting and reviewing contracts on behalf of the County and for providing advice and counsel to all departments in the County. This position organizes, examines, and coordinates materials and efforts related to presentment of juvenile delinquency cases, representation of out of state support petitioners and issues regarding Persons in Need of Supervision through final disposition of such cases. This is an appointed position in which incumbents serve both under the general direction of and at the pleasure of the County Attorney. Supervision is not usually a responsibility for this position. Incumbent performs related work as assigned by the County Attorney.
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application. Either:
Open Competitive Qualifications:
Admission to the Bar of New York State.
Additional Documentation Required to Submit with Application for Open Competitive:
- A Certificate of Good Standing from the Appellate Division of admission. Must remain current throughout appointment;
- A complete resume including elementary education and all employment, listing employers' addresses and telephone numbers;
- Three (3) references with addresses and telephone numbers;
- A writing sample;
- A copy of a valid NYS driver's license.
Promotional Qualifications:
Candidates employed as a Law Associate with the Oneida County Office of the County Attorney must submit proof of Admission to the Bar of New York State.
Special Requirement:
Must be a legal resident of Oneida County at time of appointment.
Note:
Candidates MUST submit copy of Admission to the Bar of New York State with application.
**Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer**
*If you do not have internet access, paper applications can be picked up in the Personnel Department on the 6th Floor of the Oneida County Office Building. You may also request a paper application to be mailed by calling 315-798-5726.
