Assistant County Attorney – Litigation Bureau
| Company | Suffolk County |
|---|---|
| Location | Long Island, New York, USA |
| Salary | $88000 – $120000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Admitted to the New York State Bar
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience handling civil defense litigation
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent judgment
- Exceptional organizational abilities
- Strong legal research, writing and presentation skills
Responsibilities
- Handle the defense of civil lawsuits against the County, all County agencies, departments, officials and employees
- Appear in tort actions venued in Federal and 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 civil rights claims against County law enforcement
Preferred Qualifications
- Commitment to public service
- Capacity for fairness
- Strong work ethic
- Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills