Assistant County Attorney 1
Monticello, NYFull-time$105–125K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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The County of Sullivan seeks an Assistant County Attorney 1 to provide legal counsel and representation to the County Legislature, County Manager, commissioners, department heads, officers, employees, and the County Sheriff's Office. The attorney works under the County Attorney's general direction, exercising independent judgment in applying legal knowledge. The role requires litigation experience involving employment matters and contract work; familiarity with real property transactions and Municipal Law is preferred.
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Overview: The County of Sullivan is seeking an Assistant County Attorney 1 in Monticello, NY. The Assistant County Attorney 1 involves the responsibility for providing legal counsel and representation to the County Legislature, County Manager, and other Commissioners, Department Heads, Officers and Employees and the County Sheriff's Office. Work is performed under the general direction of the County Attorney, and in accordance with overall policies of the Department, with latitude for the exercise of independent judgement in applying legal knowledge to specific problems. Must have at least 3 years of litigation experience with responsibility for employment-related matters, including human resource issues and Civil Service administrative proceedings through appeal, as well as contract preparation, negotiation and review. Must have familiarity with real property transactions as well as Municipal Law preferred. Requirements: Applicants must be admitted and in good standing with the NY State Bar at the time of appointment. Valid NY State Driver's License 3 years' experience as stated above Shift, Salary, and Benefits: This is a Full-Time position, Monday-Friday, $105,000-$125,000, Benefits include Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Holidays and New York State Retirement Background Investigation: Applicant may be required to undergo a State and National criminal history background investigation, which will include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment. Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may result in disqualification. Apply online at https://sullivan-portal.mycivilservice.com/ EEO/AA EMPLOYER M/F/D/V
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Set against the 2,642 open Legal Counsel jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$105–125K/yr
- New York median$164–225K/yr265 salary ranges
- US median$154–230K/yr1,885 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $115K, is 42% below the New York median midpoint ($199K) — in the lowest quarter of Legal Counsel salary ranges in New York.
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- Education
- 1,960 of the 2,642 open Legal Counsel jobs (74%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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