Description
Title: ATTORNEY (SOCIAL SERVICES)
Location: Buffalo, NY
Category: Legal
Job Type: Full Time - Monday to Friday
Description: The work involves giving legal advice and counsel to administrative employees of the Department of Social Services. Working under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Department of Social Services—Office of Counsel, the incumbent participates in various legal actions for the Department. The incumbent is responsible for performing professional legal work with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment.
Qualifications: Admission to the Bar of the State of New York and one (1) year of experience* in the practice of child abuse/neglect law, child support enforcement law, domestic relations Law, family law, public interest law, poverty law, elder law or welfare fraud law, or criminal prosecution.
NOTE: Completion of (24) semester credit hours at a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university in any combination of the following fields of law school study: child abuse/neglect law, child support enforcement law, family law, public interest law, poverty law, elder law or welfare fraud law, or criminal prosecution may be substituted for the required one (1) year of experience.
Why Join our Team: This is an exciting opportunity to serve the community and gain experience by representing the Erie County Department of Social Services in Family Court Child Support and Paternity proceedings or Child Abuse and Neglect proceedings. The incumbent will gain significant Family and Social Services Law experience, as well as refine their caseload management, courtroom, and trial skills during daily court appearances. The incumbent will provide legal counsel to Erie County Office of Child Support Enforcement, Child Protective Services, and/or Children’s Services.
Benefits:
- No Billable Hours
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Schedule
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Professional Development Assistance
- Retirement Plan
- Union Representation
Attorney Job Grade 15
- At time of hire - Step 0 - $89,511*
- At 6 months of employment - Step 1 - $94,652*
- 2026 - Step 2 - $102,887**
- 2027 - Step 3 - $111,525**
- 2028 - Step 4 - $117,089***
- 2029 - Step 5 - $122,641***
*CSEA Payscale
**CSEA Payscale, reflects 3% contractual increase
***Contract Negotiation--Subject to Change
Interested Candidates: Should send resume, cover letter and Law School Transcripts to Kellie Gallagher, Esq., Executive Director DSS-Office of Counsel @ Kellie.Gallagher@erie.gov
