DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY

Washington County, NY

Fort Edward, NYJob$105K/yrPosted 6mo ago

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Compensation

$105K/yr

Location

Fort Edward, NY

Work Authorization

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

License To Practice Law Prior To AppointmentEligibility For License To Practice Law In New York State

Job overview

Washington County, NY is hiring a DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY. The Deputy County Attorney position in Washington County, NY, is a highly professional role requiring independent judgment. Under the County Attorney's direction, this position addresses legal issues affecting county business and organization, and represents the county in court. General supervision is exercised over the county attorney's office activities.

Key focus areas include Answer legal problems affecting county operations, Represent the county in courts, and Supervise activities of the county attorney's office.

Successful candidates bring License to Practice Law in NY, Graduation from Accredited Law School, and Residency in Washington County. Important skills include Independent Judgment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Independent Judgment

Qualifications

Several Years Progressively Responsible Experience in LawGraduation From Recognized Accredited Law School or EquivalentSupervisory Capacity ExperienceLicense to Practice Law Prior to AppointmentEligibility for License to Practice Law in New York StateWashington County Residency

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Full job description

DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY

Washington County is currently seeking to fill the position of

Deputy County Attorney . The work of this class is of a highly professional level calling for the exercise of independent judgment. Under the direction of the County Attorney, this position is responsible for answering many legal problems affecting the

operation of county business and organization, as well as representing the county in the courts. General supervision is exercised over the activities of the county attorney's office.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Several years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of the law, preferably civil law; graduation from a recognized accredited law school; or any equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to indicate ability to do

the work, some of which should be in a supervisory capacity. Must have obtained license to practice law prior to appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS :

Eligibility for a license to practice law in the State of New York.

Residency Requirement : Washington County residency is required. Candidate must be a Washington County resident or will be required to obtain residency within 90 days of date of employment.

Starting Annual Salary : $104,727 plus NYS Retirement and excellent benefits.

Qualified applicants should submit application/resume and cover letter to:

Washington County

County Attorney’s Office

383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828

Email: [email protected]

Applications/resumes will be accepted until filled.

Washington County is an equal opportunity employer.

Miscellaneous Information

Benefits with Full-Time Civil Service positions include: Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick and Personal leave; NYS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (shared cost); Voluntary participation in: Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Account options; Voluntary insurance options include: Short-Term Disability, Cancer/Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Confinement, Dental, Vision; Voluntary participation in NYS Deferred Compensation plan. Washington County is an equal opportunity employer.

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