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About the Role
The work involves responsibility for performing professional legal work dealing with all aspects of the Social Services program, including gathering information, making conclusions, and appearing in court on behalf of the County.
Responsibilities
- Investigates questionable aspects of DSS recipients’ activities and resources by means of conferences and questionnaires.
- Determines the most appropriate manner of dealing with the disposition of cases involving fraud or undeclared, concealed, or unknown resources.
- Advises the activities of Social Services personnel engaged in investigations and the preparation of legal documents, where necessary.
- Prepares cases involving violations of Social Services laws and appears in court to prosecute cases.
- Prepares legal documents and Court orders in Family Court and other court matters.
- Investigates and advises Social Services personnel on the legal aspects of adoption matters, child support, delinquency, neglect, and other child welfare matters.
Requirements
- Admission to the Bar of the State of New York is required at the time of appointment.
Skills
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of common law and of county, state, and federal laws as they apply to social services in New York State.
- Thorough knowledge of civil and criminal court procedures and the rules of evidence.
- Working knowledge of the County Law in New York State.
- Good knowledge of the general functions and administrative activities of the County Department of Social Services.
- Ability to analyze, appraise, and apply legal principles, facts, and precedents to legal problems.
- Ability to prepare legal briefs and documents.
- Ability to express thoughts and legal arguments clearly by means of both the written and spoken word.
- Ability to perform legal research and investigative tasks.
- Ability to get along with others.
- Good address.
- Good command of language.
- Sound professional judgment.
- Tact and courtesy.
- Initiative and resourcefulness.
Location
- Belmont, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State certified law school.
About the Company
- Allegany County Human Resources & Civil Service