Principal Assistant County Attorney – Litigation Bureau
| Company | Suffolk County |
|---|---|
| Location | Long Island, New York, USA |
| Salary | $125000 – $170000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Admitted to the New York State Bar
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience handling civil defense litigation
- Trial experience preferred
- 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 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 claims against County law enforcement
Preferred Qualifications
- Trial experience preferred
- Commitment to public service
- Strong work ethic
- Capacity for fairness
- Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills