Felony Assistant District Attorney

The ADA must have felony trial experience. The ADA will be expected to prosecute major crimes. The ADA will be required to participate in investigations and advise law enforcement personnel on major felony cases. The ADA may be assigned to other cases or projects at the discretion of the District Attorney. All ADAs are required to adhere to the highest ethical standards in their professional and personal conduct.

Requirements: Must be a J.D. graduate of an accredited United States Law School and licensed in the State of New York or awaiting results from the NYS bar exam to be known within three months or less. Residency in Ulster County will be required within a reasonable length of time. Excellent writing and research skills are necessary. Felony criminal trial experience required. All applicants undergo security clearance.

If the office is interested in an interview, writing samples, references, and other requirements may apply.

Salary and benefits: $85,000 to $100,000. Ulster County provides excellent medical, dental and vision benefits to its employees, and vacation and sick time based upon time in service.

Employees are also enrolled in the New York State retirement system, and may participate in other benefits, including using Deferred Compensation.

Send resumes and cover letters only to:
Jodi Longto, jodl[at]co.ulster.ny[dot]us

OR by mail to:

Ulster County District Attorney

Attn: Jodi Longto
275 Wall Street
Kingston, New York 12401

Justice Court Assistant District Attorney

Local Criminal Court Assistant District Attorneys handle felony arraignments and misdemeanor cases which arise and are prosecuted within the municipal jurisdictions to which s/he is assigned. In the case of misdemeanors and selected violations, the ADA handles all phases of the prosecution which include arraignment, calendar appearances, motion practice, witness preparation, legal research, pre-trial hearings, and trials. The ADA may be required to participate in investigations occasionally, and often advises law enforcement personnel on legal questions or issues. They report to the Executive ADA, and develop a professional working relationship with law enforcement, judges and court personnel, and the local defense bar. The ADA may be assigned to other cases or projects at the discretion of the District Attorney or managing attorneys. All ADAs are required to adhere to the highest ethical standards in their professional and personal conduct.

Requirements: Must be a J.D. graduate of an accredited United States Law School and licensed in the State of New York or awaiting results from the NYS bar exam to be known within three months or less. Residency in Ulster County will be required within a reasonable length of time. Excellent writing and research skills are necessary. Prior defense or prosecutorial experience, proficiency in a second language, or other relevant experience are pluses, but not required. All applicants undergo security clearance. If the office is interested in an interview, writing samples, references, and other requirements may apply.

Salary and benefits: $83,000 and BOE. Ulster County provides excellent medical, dental and vision benefits to its employees, and vacation and sick time based upon time in service. Employees are also enrolled in the New York State retirement system, and may participate in other benefits, including using Deferred Compensation.

Send resumes and cover letters only to:
Jodi Longto, jodl[at]co.ulster.ny[dot]us

OR by mail to

Ulster County District Attorney
Attn: Jodi Lontgo
275 Wall Street
Kingston, New York 12401

ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL CIVIL SERVICE LAW, RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.

Internship Programs

The internship program at the Office of the Ulster County District Attorney is designed to provide students with valuable experience in all aspects of prosecutorial work. Interns are assigned to an Assistant District Attorney to assist with cases, hearings and trials, conduct research, write briefs and assist with investigations. In some cases, interns are given the opportunity to make court appearances pursuant to the student practice order. During the summer, the Office conducts various programs to enhance the internship experience such as field trips and presentations by various speakers.  

In addition to casework, interns will also have the opportunity to learn about, and participate in, the Office’s criminal justice reform initiatives and diversion programs based in the specialty courts.

Students of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The office is committed to a policy against discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, ag, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or employment status. Interested students should send resumes to Administrative Assistant District Attorney Sajaa Ahmed at saah[at]co.ulster.ny[dot]us