Senior Assistant County Attorney - Litigation Bureau
Suffolk County Government
Suffolk County, USA
$100,000 to $135,000 py
Fully remote
Defense of civil lawsuits
Tort actions in state court
Personal injury claims
Suffolk County Government is seeking a Senior Assistant County Attorney for its Litigation Bureau, focusing on the defense of civil lawsuits against the County and its officials. Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar and have at least five years of civil defense litigation experience, demonstrating strong communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to public service
Job Summary
Attorneys in the Bureau handle the defense of civil lawsuits against the County, all County agencies, departments, officials and employees.
The attorneys in the Bureau appear in tort actions venued in State court and 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.
Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Matching Summary
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Suffolk County Government is seeking a Senior Assistant County Attorney for its Litigation Bureau, focusing on the defense of civil lawsuits against the County and its officials. Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar and have at least five years of civil defense litigation experience, demonstrating strong communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to public service.
Salary
$100,000 to $135,000
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Defense of civil lawsuits
Tort actions in State court
Personal injury claims
Claims against law enforcement
Strong oral and written communication
Excellent judgment and organizational abilities
Nice-to-have
Commitment to public service
Diverse backgrounds
Strong work ethic and integrity
Fairness and sound problem-solving
Key Requirements
Admitted to the New York State Bar
Minimum of five (5) years of civil defense litigation experience