Assistant County Attorney - Municipal Law Bureau

Suffolk County Government•Hauppauge, NY

5d•$84,250 - $125,175•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position involves handling a wide variety of matters related to the operation of County government, including contract negotiation and drafting, procurement compliance, and analysis of legislation for constitutional, statutory, and policy concerns. The role requires providing legal guidance to County departments and researching legal viability and compliance issues regarding County programs. Attorneys will be 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.

Requirements

Experience in the practice of Municipal Law
Recent law school graduates with strong academic records
Have either taken the July 2024 New York State Bar Examination or are planning to sit for the February or July 2025 exam.
A strong work ethic
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent judgment
Exceptional organizational abilities
Strong leadership skills
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.
Commitment to public service
Capacity for fairness
Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.

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.
Attend meetings of County agencies and committees and advise them on their operations.