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COUNTY OF CAYUGA · 2 months ago

Chief Assistant County Attorney

Auburn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The COUNTY OF CAYUGA is seeking a Chief Assistant County Attorney to represent the County in legal proceedings and supervise staff in the absence of the County Attorney. This role involves providing legal counsel to the County Legislature and department heads, writing and reviewing contracts, and preparing legal documents for various court proceedings.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Serves as legal counsel for the County Legislature and department heads in the interest of the County

Writes and reviews contracts for departments of the County proposed with outside individuals or organizations

Appears for the County Attorney in proceedings in Family Court, County Court and Supreme Court. May also appear or assist in State and Federal Court and Administrative proceedings

Prepares paperwork for all assigned cases as necessary

Interviews and prepares potential witnesses

Researches legal issues that arise at trial, during case preparation or at the request of individuals

Prepares subpoenas, motion papers and related documents

May be involved in any concern of the County that requires legal judgments

May be assigned to handle specific aspects of the Office of the County Attorney such as Family Court proceedings or the legal work of specific departments

May assist or participate in County Employee related matters

Appears in court and performs other functions at the discretion of or in the absence of the County Attorney and the office at his/her discretion or in the event of his/her absence

Exercises the County Attorney’s authority in his or her absence

Supervises the County Attorney’s support staff, which may include Assistant County Attorneys and interns

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

License to practice lawLegal representation experienceCounty LawContract lawCourt proceedings knowledgeResearch skillsSupervisory skillsEffective communication

Required

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

Minimum of five (5) years in a related legal field as an attorney

Thorough knowledge of County Law and rules

Good knowledge of laws pertaining to contracts, petitions and other aspects of general legal work

Good knowledge of the proceedings of criminal court, family court, administrative tribunals, commissioners' hearings, PERB hearings and other legal proceedings

Working knowledge of parliamentary procedures

Ability to understand and interpret complex oral instructions and/or written directions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Ability to reason quickly and accurately in stressful situations

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to efficiently gather facts through interview, research and investigation

Ability to analyze and interpret laws and legal documents

Ability to prepare and deliver presentations in a clear, concise and articulate manner

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position