Assistant County Attorney

 
The Warren County Attorney’s Office seeks an attorney to serve full-time as Assistant County Attorney. The Assistant County Attorney supports the Warren County Attorney to resolve issues arising from the County’s daily operations and provides legal advice to the Warren County Board of Supervisors, its officers and employees on a wide range of subjects, including: constitutional law, statutory law, administrative law, county law, employment practices and labor law, environmental law, family law, general municipal law, public health law, real property law, tax law, and laws involving eminent domain.  The Attorney appears in civil actions and administrative proceedings involving the County of Warren and prepares pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, pre-trial submissions and appeals, as required. The Attorney will represent the County Attorney in Family Court proceedings, to include prosecution of juvenile delinquency petitions from arraignment through final disposition.  Experience with civil litigation, criminal law and family court proceedings is preferred. Performs related work as assigned by the County Attorney.
 
Term: The Assistant County Attorney serves at the pleasure of the County Attorney.
 
Salary: Between $80,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year, commensurate with experience, plus County benefits, for this full-time position.
 
Qualifications: Candidates must be licensed to practice law in New York State and in good standing.
 
Residency Requirement: The successful candidate must be a resident of Warren County or any contiguous county at the time of appointment.
 
Location:  Warren County Municipal Center, 1340 State Route 9, Lake George, New York 12845
 
TO APPLY
To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter stating your interest in the position;
• Resume;
• Legal writing sample;
• Two (2) letters of reference from professional legal work history and experience; and
• Completed county application form 

 
Please submit to:  
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Proof of good standing to practice law and a complete copy of applicant’s law school transcript may be required before an offer of employment.