The Suffolk County Attorney’s Office is seeking to hire attorneys for its Litigation Bureau. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Attorneys in the Bureau handle the defense of 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 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. 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 A minimum of one (1) year of experience handling civil defense litigation. **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: $88,000.00 to $120,000.00 **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. 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. The Division of Human Resources within the Department of Human Resources, Personnel, and Civil Service understands that our chief organizational resource is people. We are committed to anticipating and meeting the changing needs of our workforce by keeping our employees at the forefront of every decision we make in Human Resources. We strive to elevate efficiency and engagement at the county and department level through standardized processes and state-of-the-art HR technology solutions that will provide the highest quality of customer service to our employees, retirees, and prospective members of the County workforce. We are dedicated to achieving, encouraging, and supporting a diverse workforce and growing a community of employees that are engaged and excited about all the possibilities that working for the County Government can offer.

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