Assistant County Attorney Job at Wayne County NY, Lyons, NY

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  • Wayne County NY
  • Lyons, NY

Job Description

*Minimum Qualifications*

Admitted to the Bar of the State of New York and a minimum of four (4) years of Attorney experience. New York State municipality legal experience preferred.

*Typical Work Activities*

* Serves as legal counsel for the County Board of Supervisors and County department heads serving the interests of the County;
* Drafts and reviews contracts for the various departments of the County which are proposed for performance of services with or by outside individuals or organizations, or for the purchase of goods and commodities by the County departments;
* Represents the County in arguing, and/or arbitrating, disputed employee grievances and disciplinary hearing matters;
* Designs plans for case presentation in response to employee grievances/disciplinary matters, and in prosecuting or defending court actions;
* Prepares paperwork and maintains file documentation for all assigned cases as necessary;
* Interviews potential witnesses for Family Court proceedings, Arbitration proceedings, or civil litigation proceedings;
* Researches legal issues which arise, or may arise, at Court hearings or trials, or which may be posed as legal questions at the request of County department heads and employees;
* Prepares civil pleadings, Court Petitions, subpoenas, motion papers and related legal documents;
* May be involved in any concern of the County which requires legal analysis and formulation of legal opinions or advice;
* May be assigned to handle specific aspects of the Office of the County Attorney such as Family Court proceedings, or the legal work of specific departments;
* Appears in court and performs other functions at the discretion of, or in the absence of, the County Attorney.

Pay: $89,796.00 - $121,225.00 per year

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Work at office, Flexible hours,

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