County Attorney

Ontario County•Canandaigua, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ontario County seeks a qualified and experienced attorney to act as legal counsel to the Board of Supervisors, the County Administrator, and the County’s departments and officers. The County Attorney’s Office is a multifunctional office which provides counsel for defense of civil actions against Ontario County, juvenile delinquency prosecution, counsel for the County’s Department of Social Services including family court and Medicare fraud, contract review and approval, risk management, labor relations, policy development and implementation, and various other areas of municipal law. The County Attorney supervises a staff of 18 attorneys, paralegals and support staff. The successful candidate must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York. Residency: Per Public Officers Law and Local Law #7-2025, the County Attorney shall be a resident of Ontario County at the time of Appointment.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree
Admitted to the New York State Bar and licensed in good standing to practice law in NYS
Shall hold no other public or political office and shall devote full working time to Ontario County
At least 10 years of satisfactory full-time paid legal experience in a government or public sector agency
Must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York
Shall be a resident of Ontario County at the time of Appointment

Nice To Haves

At least three years on the capacity of management or supervision of personnel is preferred

Responsibilities

Legal advisor to the board of supervisors and every officer whose compensation is paid from county funds in all matters involving an official act of a civil nature
Prosecutes and defends all civil actions and proceedings brought by or against the county, the board of supervisors and any officer whose compensation is paid from county funds for any official act, unless otherwise excepted
Formulates and assists in implementation of county-wide polices as requested or required by regulations
Employs attorneys and staff to provide counsel or assistance in any civil action or proceeding brought by or against the county or any county officer in his official capacity and to assist in fulfilling the duties of the Office
Interprets Federal, State and local regulations and advises the Board of Supervisors, the County Administrator and other officers
Reviews and approves related administrative expenses
Supervises the staff assigned to the department (currently 18 attorneys, paralegals, and support staff)
Reviews and assists collaborative interaction with other agencies
Prepares written legal memorandum and opinions as requested
Provides counsel to the various department heads and county agencies on a variety of topics