Suffolkcountyny

Assistant County Attorney

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY

No sponsorship$80k-$120kDetected 30 days ago

LeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

The Suffolk County Attorney's Office is searching for attorneys to handle legal issues relating to the operation of County government in the Family Court and Social Services Bureau.

Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
The attorneys will appear in Family Court and handle serious and complex cases involving child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency and/or child support cases.
This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Possess experience in or background in Family or Criminal Law.
Must be able to work collaboratively with County Attorney staff, other attorneys, Court staff and Child Protective Services in a fast paced and demanding environment.
This is a position open to applicants who are admitted to the New York State Bar
This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time
Sponsorship is not available for this role
Remote work is not available for this role
Salary Range: $80,000 to $120,000
Compensation is commensurate with experience
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
This position will involve some travel to Riverhead
Interact with Child Protective Services, Department of Social Services including Medicaid and Child Support Enforcement Bureau as well as all counsel, families, and witnesses with kindness and professionalism.
Suffolk County's Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

Commitment to public service and a strong academic record;
Capacity for fairness, a strong work ethic and sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.
Benefits For You Now And Your Future
Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service
sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay

We are looking for the most qualified candidates to join our ranks, with the objective of recruiting those with diverse backgrounds, a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to public service and justice.

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.

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