Assistant County Attorney Civil Law

COUNTY OF ORANGE LAW DEPARTMENT SEEKS CIVIL LAW ATTORNEYThe Orange County Law Department, situated in Goshen, New York, is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to fill a vacancy in its Municipal Law Division. The applicant must be presently admitted in good standing in New York to practice law in New York, or eligible for immediate admission to New York, and eligible to be admitted in the Southern District of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. The position will include complex state and federal civil litigation. In addition to litigation responsibilities, the position will also include providing day-to-day general legal advice and counselling to various assigned County Departments, Boards, Agencies and Divisions, and drafting local laws and resolutions for submission to the County Legislature when needed.The responsibilities of the Law Departments Municipal Law Division litigation attorneys include every aspect of civil litigation, including pleadings, motions, trial, and appellate briefing and argument, in both federal and state courts, brought by or in the defense of the County and its public officials. Litigation matters include various tort based actions (negligent road design, slip and falls, Child Victim Act abuse, nursing home negligence, etc.), contractual claims, employment/discrimination claims (including claims subject to arbitration), constitutional and civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. 1983, N.Y. Civil Rights Law 85, and other statutory, common law, and regulatory remedies, administrative/regulatory hearings, N.Y. CPLR Article 78 proceedings, etc.Applicants must have at least 5 years of legal experience and be a graduate of an ABA approved law school.Ideal applicants should demonstrate substantial litigation experience, exceptional organization abilities, strong legal writing and analytical skills, strong interpersonal skills and excellent judgment. Candidates must possess a commitment to public service and the Law Department values of excellence, dedication, integrity, justice, professional development, respect, supportive work environment and teamwork.The position comes with an excellent benefits package, including comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, long term disability insurance, as well as NYS Retirement pension and other benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. The salary range is $140,000.00 to $173,000.00.Please send resumes via mail or email to:Richard B. Golden, Esq.County AttorneyOrange County Department of Law255-275 Main StreetGoshen, New York [email protected] An Equal Opportunity Employerwww.orangecountygov.com Date of Issue: July 6, 2026