Assistant County Attorney - Municipal Law Bureau
Company: Suffolk County
Location: Hauppauge
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
The Suffolk County Attorney’s Office is searching for attorneys
to handle complex legal issues relating to the operation of Suffolk
County government in its Municipal Law Bureau. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
: Handle a wide variety of matters related to the operation of
County government including contract negotiation and drafting,
procurement compliance, analysis of legislation for constitutional,
statutory and policy concerns, Provide legal guidance to County
departments, and researching legal viability and compliance issues
regarding County programs. Involved in the ground-level operation
of County government and will be required to attend meetings of
County agencies and committees and advise them on their operations.
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: Experience in the practice of Municipal
Law 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: $84,250 to $125,175 Schedule:
Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm NOTE: We are seeking attorney's
for entry level positions who are recent law school graduates with
strong academic records, and who have either taken the July 2024
New York State Bar Examination or are planning to sit for the
February or July 2025 exam. ADDITIONAL DETAILS : A strong work
ethic Strong oral and written communication skills Excellent
judgment, exceptional organizational abilities, strong leadership
skills and strong interpersonal skills. Work collaboratively with
County Attorney staff, other attorneys, court staff and employees
in all County departments in a fast-paced and demanding
environment. Applicants should have a commitment to public service,
a capacity for fairness, a strong work ethic and sound
problem-solving and decision-making skills. 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.
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