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About the Role
Attorneys are sought to handle complex legal issues related to the operation of Suffolk County government within its Municipal Law Bureau.
Responsibilities
- Handle a wide variety of matters related to the operation of County government, including contract negotiation and drafting, and procurement compliance.
- Analyze legislation for constitutional, statutory, and policy concerns.
- Provide legal guidance to County departments.
- Research legal viability and compliance issues regarding County programs.
- 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
- Must have taken the July 2024 New York State Bar Examination or be 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
- Commitment to public service
- Capacity for fairness
- Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Contract drafting
- Procurement compliance
- Legal research
- Legal guidance
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Organizational abilities
- Leadership skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
Location
- Suffolk County
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Entry level
- Recent law school graduates
Education Level
- Law school graduate
Salary/Compensations
- $84,250 to $125,175
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance plan (medical, dental, vision)
- Pension
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days)
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays
About the Company
- The Suffolk County Attorney’s Office handles complex legal issues relating to the operation of Suffolk County government.
- County government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security.
- County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts, promoting work-life balance.
Equal Opportunity
- Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
- We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
- We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.
- Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.