Assistant County Attorney - Family Court And Social Services Bureau

Suffolk County Government

Central Islip, NY, United States
$80,000 to $120,000; not specified; health insuran...
Fully remote
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent judgment
Exceptional organizational abilities
Attorneys will appear in Family Court, Supreme Court and Surrogate’s Court and handle serious and complex cases involving guardianships, adult protective services matters, trust and estates, and Medicaid recovery actions

Job Summary

  • Attorneys will appear in Family Court, Supreme Court and Surrogate’s Court and handle serious and complex cases involving guardianships, adult protective services matters, trust and estates, and Medicaid recovery actions.
  • Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, pension, paid time off (vacation, sick leave, personal days, holidays), and work-life balance with regular working hours.
  • Interact with Child Protective Services, Department of Social Services including Medicaid and Child Support Enforcement Bureau as well as all counsel, families, and witnesses with kindness and professionalism.

Matching Summary

Attorneys will appear in Family Court, Supreme Court and Surrogate’s Court and handle serious and complex cases involving guardianships, adult protective services matters, trust and estates, and Medicaid recovery actions.

Salary

$80,000 to $120,000; Not specified; Health Insurance, Pension, Paid Time Off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strong oral and written communication skills
  • excellent judgment
  • exceptional organizational abilities
  • strong leadership skills
  • strong interpersonal skills
  • work collaboratively with staff

Nice-to-have

  • commitment to public service
  • strong academic record
  • sound problem-solving skills
  • familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends

Key Requirements

  • Admitted to the New York State Bar
  • minimum of 1 year relevant experience preferred
  • experience in civil litigation

Work Rights

Not specified

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