ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF LAW

COUNTY ATTORNEY

The Erie County Executive’s Office is seeking an individual to lead the Erie County Department of Law as the top legal advisor to the County Legislature; an employee in this class is responsible for answering technical legal questions and furnishing advice regarding problems affecting the operations of the County as well as representing the County in court. This is professional legal work involving responsibility for providing sound legal counsel to the County Legislature.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of County law and other laws of the State of New York which have bearing upon the actions of counties and towns; ability to express legal arguments clearly by written and spoken word; good address; honesty; courtesy; tact; ethical conduct in the practice of law; good physical condition.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a New York State license to practice law before the Bar of the State of New York, and current member of the New York State Bar in good standing;

At the time of appointment and during employment the employee must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

Competitive Salary and benefits package.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume by June 24, 2022 to:

 Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz,

Edward A. Rath County Office Building

95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202

Attention: Jennifer Hibit or jennifer.hibit@erie.gov

Only those whose resumes are being considered will be contacted for interviews.

Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to workplace diversity.