Principal Assistant County Attorney - Federal Litigation Bureau

Suffolk County Government

Hauppauge, NY, United States
$125,000.00 to $170,000.00; not specified; health ...
Fully remote
Federal court appearances
Serious and complex litigation
Strong oral and written communication
Attorneys in the Federal Litigation Bureau handle the defense of federal civil lawsuits against the County, all County agencies, departments, officials and employees

Job Summary

  • Attorneys in the Federal Litigation Bureau handle the defense of federal civil lawsuits against the County, all County agencies, departments, officials and employees.
  • The attorneys in the Federal Litigation Bureau appear regularly in federal court and litigate serious and complex matters.
  • Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a pension, and paid time off including vacation, sick leave, personal days, and thirteen paid holidays.

Matching Summary

Attorneys in the Federal Litigation Bureau handle the defense of federal civil lawsuits against the County, all County agencies, departments, officials and employees.

Salary

$125,000.00 to $170,000.00; Not specified; Health Insurance, Pension, Paid Time Off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Federal court appearances
  • Serious and complex litigation
  • Strong oral and written communication
  • Excellent judgment and organizational abilities
  • Strong legal research and writing
  • Commitment to public service

Nice-to-have

  • Diverse backgrounds
  • Strong work ethic
  • Integrity
  • Fairness
  • Sound problem-solving skills

Key Requirements

  • Admitted to the New York State Bar
  • Experience handling civil defense litigation
  • Trial experience preferred
  • Suffolk County resident within five years

Work Rights

Not specified

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