Job Summary Dutchess County Attorney's Office, located in Poughkeepsie, seeks a Senior Assistant County Attorney ("SACA") and/or an Assistant County Attorney ("ACA") for the Department of Community and Family Services ("DCFS") Legal Bureau. The incumbent must possess the ability to perform the duties of the office with a high degree of competence and commitment and must have proven an ability to provide legal counsel and advice independent of the need for direct supervision. The position may provide general direction to Assistant County Attorneys, Law Assistants, and clerical personnel. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, highly organized, and able to work independently. We seek a creative problem-solver who is eager to learn, and who possesses excellent written and oral communication skills. ACAs and SACAs represent DCFS in child welfare and child support cases in Family Court, adult welfare cases in Supreme Court and fair hearings conducted by administrative law judges. ACAs and SACAs participate in all aspects of investigations, including working directly with law enforcement, DCFS case workers, assigned attorneys and DCFS staff as necessary. They draft and/or review petitions, applications, motions and orders, respond to motions, prepare for fact-finding hearings, evaluate cases, negotiate settlements where appropriate, prepare, review, and/or argue pre and post-judgment motions and appeals as necessary and attend meetings and court as required. Travel in the course of a workday may be required and assignments outside of normal working hours may be given.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications :

• Admission to the New York State Bar and a member in good standing. • Two years of experience in child welfare and child support proceedings is preferred but not required.

Special Requirement :

Candidate must possess a valid New York State driver's license at the time of employment and to maintain the position.

Fingerprinting:

A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an appointment is made to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the Division of Criminal Justice Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a search. It is due once a job offer is made and accepted by the applicant. Experience the dynamic work of our Community and Family Services Legal Bureau - including courtroom experience, litigation, administrative law, family law, social services law and work closely with our social services colleagues and case workers. The current salaries are offered at upgraded rates and come with a generous competitive benefits package and are part of a union. Come be a part of a rewarding experience as an attorney working in public service.

Pay:

$82,400.00 - $136,406.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person