Attorney

• Salary is $96,071
• Excellent Benefit, Retirement Package & Compensation Plan!
• Will support different municipalities.
• Diversity of work/lots of cases and projects!
• Court and trial work!
• Work in a collaborative environment!

• Attendance/Representation at court hearings and conferences, initiating and responding to discovery demands, motion practice, witness preparation, and associated trial work.
• The Attorney would also need to prosecute and defend appeals to the Appellate Division, Third Department and to the Court of Appeals as needed. 
• Act as liaison between Board of Supervisors, County Attorney, 1^st Assistant County Attorney and the Department of Social Services.
• Knowledge and expertise in areas such as County Law, General Municipal law, Public Officer Law, Real Property Tax Law, Bankruptcy Law, civil procedure, and environmental law shall be preferred.
• Assist in the legal review and counsel of all legal documentation, contracts and other information pertaining to all County Departments, officials and employees;
• Acts as liaison between County Attorney, 1st Assistant County Attorney and all assigned County Departments, officials and employees; 
• Prepare for and participates in court proceedings as necessary;
• Review pending cases and documentation to determine recommended disposition.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and editing policies and procedures for assigned agencies and departments.

• Admission to the NYS Bar and licensure to practice Law in the State of New York; AND at least two (2) years of experience overall (preferred) 
• Emphasis on appellate work, court/trial experience preferred
• Knowledge and expertise in areas such as County Law, General Municipal law, Public Officer Law, Real Property Tax Law, Bankruptcy Law, civil procedure, and environmental law shall be preferred.
• Should have a strong background in research and writing
• Admission to the Federal bar preferred but not required. 

Last updated on Oct 11, 2023