Assistant County Attorney

SALARY : Commensurate with experience.

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR VACANCY : Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled

HOW TO APPLY :

Go to : mycivilservice.cayugacounty.us / jobopps   and click on the   APPLY   button across from the title of

“ Assistant County Attorney - Vacancy ” under Current Vacancies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Graduation from an accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Law Degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S) :

Possession of a license to practice law in New York State.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS :

This is professional legal work involving responsibility for researching and advising on a variety of legal questions. The work is performed under general direction of the County Attorney in accordance with overall policies of the county with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment in applying legal knowledge to specific problems and the taking of appropriate legal action. Incumbent is involved in the solution of a variety of legal problems arising in the operation of county government, as well as representing the county in court as required. May act as the Sexual Harassment Officer for the County.  Supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinate employees.   Performs related duties as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS :

• Good knowledge of the law as it relates to counties in the State of New York.
• Good knowledge of the principles and practices of common law and of county, state, and federal laws as they apply to social welfare.
• Good knowledge of civil court procedures and the rules of evidence.
• 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 precedence to legal problems.
• Ability to express clearly by written and spoken word, arguments of the law.

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About Cayuga County New York :

Cayuga County Civil Service Commission hires for 35 county departments, 23 Towns, 9 Villages, 6 School Districts and 5 Special Districts.We also administer Civil Service examinations to interested candidates for civil service jobs within Cayuga County.