Senior Assistant County Attorney - Litigation Bureau

Suffolk County Government•Hauppauge, NY

5d•$100,000 - $135,000•Onsite

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. 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
Minimum of five (5) years 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.