Description
Department: Erie County Attorney’s Office – Litigation Unit
Location: 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York
Posting Dates: August 19, 2024
Salary: $84,600 annually
Description:
NOTICE OF VACANCY
Assistant County Attorney
Department & Location: Erie County District Attorney, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo
Title of Position: Assistant County Attorney, Job Group XV
Shift: Full-Time Permanent
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Starting Annual Salary: $84,600 annually
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Handle a portfolio of files in various stages of litigation from Notice of Claim to trial and appeal under the direct supervision of the County Attorney.
- Supervise the processing of all property damage claims against the County.
- Supervise the processing of all In Forma Pauperis applications.
- Represent the Erie County Sheriff as petitioner in application for Extreme Risk Orders of Protection
PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
The Erie County Department of Law (a/k/a the Erie County Attorney’s Office) is seeking an entry level attorney (0-2 years) to join our small litigation team. The County Attorney’s Office represents the County of Erie, its officials and employees, in a wide range of federal and state court litigation, as well as in administrative proceedings. The successful applicant will have the ability to work independently and manage their own portfolio. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent research and writing skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an approved school of law with a J.D. Degree.
Admission to the Bar in the State of New York.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1 year of litigation experience
If interested and meet the above qualifications, please forward cover letter and resume to:
Jeremy C. Toth, Esq., County Attorney, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202 or email at Jeremy.Toth@erie.gov
Confidential inquiries may also be made to Jeremy Toth at 716-858-2204.
