Assistant County Attorney - Municipal Law Bureau

Suffolk County, NY

• $84K — $125K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in the practice of Municipal Law
  • Recent law school graduates with strong academic records
  • Commitment to public service
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent judgment and organizational abilities

Responsibilities

  • Handle a variety of County government matters, including contract negotiation and procurement compliance
  • Provide legal guidance to County departments
  • Research legal viability and compliance issues regarding County programs
  • Attend meetings of County agencies and committees to advise on operations
  • Involve in ground-level operations of County government

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Pension
  • Competitive benefits and job security
  • Accrued paid time off including 2 weeks vacation and 13 holidays
  • Regular working hours for work-life balance
Full Job Description
The Suffolk County Attorney's Office is searching for attorneys to handle complex legal issues relating to the operation of Suffolk County government in its Municipal Law Bureau.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Handle a wide variety of matters related to the operation of County government including contract negotiation and drafting, procurement compliance, analysis of legislation for constitutional, statutory and policy concerns,
  • Provide legal guidance to County departments, and researching legal viability and compliance issues regarding County programs.
  • Involved in the ground-level operation of County government and will be required to attend meetings of County agencies and committees and advise them on their operations.


Benefits For You Now And Your Future
  • Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Pension
  • Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.
  • Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
  • Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience in the practice of Municipal Law


**Sponsorship is not available for this role

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

**Remote work is not available for this role

Salary Range: $84,250 to $125,175

Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

NOTE: We are seeking attorney's for entry level positions who are recent law school graduates with strong academic records, and who have either taken the July 2024 New York State Bar Examination or are planning to sit for the February or July 2025 exam.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
  • A strong work ethic
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent judgment, exceptional organizational abilities, strong leadership skills and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Work collaboratively with County Attorney staff, other attorneys, court staff and employees in all County departments in a fast-paced and demanding environment.


Applicants should have a commitment to public service, a capacity for fairness, a strong work ethic and sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.

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