Assistant County Attorney

Ontario County District Attorney is looking for qualified applicants to fill full-time Assistant County Attorney positions in their office.

Salary: 2026 – New Associate Level Attorney starting rate of pay (Step 1) is $102,779/yr.
2026 – Experienced Level Attorney starting rate of pay (Step 1) is $121,299/yr.
*** Please note adjustments up to Step 4 maybe made based upon experience and with the approval of the Ontario County Board of Supervisors. ***
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 3% deferred compensation match, NYS retirement pension, employee wellness programming, and generous leave provided.

QUALIFICATIONS: County Values: All employees of Ontario County are expected to uphold and exhibit the County’s shared values and behaviors to achieve the County’s Vision and Mission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in NYS is required. 0-5 Years experience in the above areas.

Description of Duties: The Ontario County Attorney’s Office seeks a qualified, motivated attorney for the position ofAssistant County Attorney. Under the direction of the County Attorney, this position represents Ontario County in the practice of law, specializing in matters related to the local district Department of Social Services (“DSS”) with a primary concentration on representation of the Child Protective/Foster Care units in child abuse, child neglect and foster care matters. In addition, the attorney may be charged with representing DSS in child support proceedings, paternity proceedings and adult protective matters.

SPECIAL NOTE: Unlicensed law degree graduate awaiting bar exam/bar results for admission may be hired at lower salary band and will move to the Associate Level salary band once they have successfully passed the bar.

Application Process:
Applications will be accepted until all the positions are filled.
Applications and resumes must be submitted through the Ontario County Employment Portal at https://ontario-portal.mycivilservice.com/

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