Job Details

THIS POSITION IN LISTED IN BATH, NY.

The work involves responsibility for the performance of professional and supervisory legal work dealing with all aspects of the Social Services program. The incumbent oversees the planning, coordination, supervision, and management of the performance and activities of the entire legal Social Services unit. The work is carried out in accordance with established legal procedures and involves the gathering and assessing of background information on the resources and other aspects of recipients’ activities, the making of conclusions, and the appearance in court on behalf of the County in matters involving the Social Services program. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Counsel to the Commissioner of Social Services with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in determining what actions are to be taken in specific cases and the manner in which legal matters are to be undertaken and carried out to the conclusions. Direct supervision is exercised over the activities of Social Services Attorneys. Does related work as required.
MUST BE SUCCESSFUL IN A CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION AT A LATER DATE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State certified law school and three years of experience in the practice of the law, one year of which must have involved preparation for and appearances before the Family Court in New York State.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the Bar of the State of New York is required at the time of appointment.