ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY

Order#: NY1718338 ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a professional legal position, which involves the responsibility for representing the County in legal and disputed matters; include direct representation of the Department of Social Services in Wyoming County Family Court and on any Family Court appeals. Practice areas include child abuse, neglect, foster care, termination of parental rights, fair hearings and adoption. The Assistant County Attorney also represents the County of Wyoming on other general matters as directed by the County Attorney; work is performed in conjunction with and under the supervision of the County Attorney. Supervision may be exercised over the work of clerical or other staff of the County Attorneys office. Does related work as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a regionally accredited Law School or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Juris Doctorate; and duly licensed to practice law in New York State and two (2) years of experience in the practice of law; preferably as trial counsel in Family or Supreme Court. Also, the successful applicant should have experience in the drafting of pleadings, briefs and related litigation documents. This position will involve immediate and extensive court appearances. Special Requirement: Reliable transportation and license to operator a motor vehicle in New York State. Please forward a Resume with Writing Samples to [email protected]. RESUME DEADLINE: RESUMES WITH ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION MUST BE FILED BY 5:00 P.M. ON 10/23/2026 - IN ORDER TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION FOR THE POSITION SOUGHT. POSITION WILL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL FILLED. NOTES: 1. Candidates MUST submit a copy of transcripts showing degree area and date degree conferred with application. 2. Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/ U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the candidate must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates will be required to pay the evaluation fee.