Social Services Attorney

The work involves responsibility for the performance of professional legal work dealing with all aspects of the Social Services program. The work is carried out in accordance with established strict 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 Senior Social Services Attorney 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 employees who are engaged in investigations and the preparation of legal documents. 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. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

Admission to the Bar of the State of New York is required at the time of appointment.