Social Services Attorney

OTSEGO COUNTY HAS THE FOLLOWING VACANCY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Social Services Attorney $106,392 $130,035/yr EOE DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for providing professional legal services for the Social Services program. The work is performed under the general supervision of the commissioner of Social Services and/or a Supervising Social Services Attorney in consultation with the County Attorney. Direct supervision may be exercised over the work of support staff; does related work as required. FULL PERFORMANCE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Thorough knowledge of the Family Court Act, Social Services Law, rules and regulations; good knowledge of the procedures, laws and rules governing the administration of public assistance; good knowledge of family law as it pertains to issues of support, neglect, abuse, foster care, Juvenile Delinquency proceedings and Persons in Need of Supervision proceedings; working knowledge of County law and rules; working knowledge of wills and future interests and other aspects of general legal work; ability to efficiently gather facts by interview and investigation; ability to perform close, detail work involving considerable visual effort and strain; ability to work well with others; integrity; excellent judgment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Duly licensed to practice law in the State of New York. SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS: A valid New York State driver's license and acceptable driving record is required at time of appointment. A valid New York State license must be maintained during employment; AND Proof of eligibility for admission to practice as an attorney and counselor at law before the courts of the State of New York at the time of application for appointment. Admission to the Bar of the State of New York, a certificate of good standing, and proof of registration is required at time of appointment. Applications available at the Otsego County Personnel/Human Resources Office, 183 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326 or online at https://otsego-portal.mycivilservice.com/