Principal Assistant County Attorney - Federal Litigation Bureau

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attorneys in the Federal Litigation Bureau handle the defense of federal civil lawsuits against the County, all County agencies, departments, officials and employees. The County is looking for the most qualified candidates to join its ranks, with the objective of recruiting those with diverse backgrounds, a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to public service.

The attorneys in the Federal Litigation Bureau appear regularly in federal court and litigate serious and complex matters. Representative cases include civil rights claims arising from line of duty actions involving County employees and typically claims against Suffolk County law enforcement. Successful candidates must have strong oral and written communication skills. Attorneys must possess excellent judgment, exceptional organizational abilities, strong legal research, writing and presentation skills.

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Pension

• Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

• Paid Time Off:  Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service;  sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.

• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• This is a position open to applicants who are admitted to the New York State Bar

AND

• Have experience handling civil defense litigation. Trial experience preferred.

**Sponsorship is not available for this role

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

**Remote work is not available for this role

Salary Range: $125,000.00 to $170,000.00

**Compensation is commensurate with experience

Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Applicants should have a commitment to public service, a capacity for fairness, a strong work ethic and sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.

IMPORTANT:  Must be a Suffolk County resident within five years of commencing your employment

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

• Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

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.