Assistant County Attorney - Litigation Bureau

Suffolk County Government•Hauppauge, NY

5d•$88,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Suffolk County Attorney’s Office is seeking to hire attorneys for its Litigation Bureau to appear in tort actions venued in Federal and State court. 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 Federal and 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 civil rights claims against County law enforcement. Successful candidates must have strong oral and written communication skills. Attorneys must possess excellent judgment, exceptional organizational abilities, strong legal research, writing and presentation skills.

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

Appear in tort actions venued in Federal and State court.
Handle the defense of civil lawsuits against the County, all County agencies, departments, officials and employees.
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 civil rights claims against County law enforcement.