ONTARIO COUNTY COUNTY ATTORNEY

Ontario County seeks a qualified and experienced attorney to act as legal counsel to the Board of Supervisors, the County Administrator, and the County's departments and officers. The County Attorney's Office is a multifunctional office which provides counsel for defense of civil actions against Ontario County, juvenile delinquency prosecution, counsel for the County's Department of Social Services including family court and Medicare fraud, contract review and approval, risk management, labor relations, policy development and implementation, and various other areas of municipal law. The County Attorney supervises a staff of 18 attorneys, paralegals and support staff. The successful candidate must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York. Experience in municipal law is required and experience in staff supervision is preferred. Anticipated start date is December 14, 2026. 2026 starting salary is $176,805 and a comprehensive benefit package is available. The 2027 County Attorney salary is expected to be $183,877. Ontario County residency required at time of appointment.

Application available at https:

//ontario-portal.mycivilservice.com/ by Wednesday, September 30, 2026. EOE