Assistant County Attorney - Litigation Bureau
About The Position
The Suffolk County Attorney’s Office is seeking to hire attorneys for its Litigation Bureau. Attorneys in the Bureau handle the defense of civil lawsuits against the County, all County agencies, departments, officials and employees. The County is looking for the most qualified candidates to join its ranks, with the objective of recruiting those with diverse backgrounds, a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to public service. The attorneys in the Bureau appear in tort actions venued in State court and handle serious and complex cases involving personal injury claims arising out of accidents on County roads, accidents involving County employees or County owned property and claims against County law enforcement.
Requirements
- Admitted to the New York State Bar
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience handling civil defense litigation.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent judgment.
- Exceptional organizational abilities.
- Strong legal research, writing and presentation skills.
- Commitment to public service.
- Capacity for fairness.
- Strong work ethic.
- Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Nice To Haves
- Diverse backgrounds
Responsibilities
- Handle the defense of civil lawsuits against the County, all County agencies, departments, officials and employees.
- Appear in tort actions venued in State court.
- Handle serious and complex cases involving personal injury claims arising out of accidents on County roads, accidents involving County employees or County owned property and claims against County law enforcement.
Benefits
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
- Pension
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, sick leave, personal days)
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
