ATTORNEY-SOCIAL SERVICES

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves giving legal advice and counsel to administrative employees of the Department of Social Services. Working under the general supervision of the Director of Legal Affairs, 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. Supervision may be exercised over clerical employees. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Representing the Department of Social Services in Family Court child support and paternity proceedings;

The opportunity to gain significant Family and Social Services Law experience, as well as caseload management, Courtroom and trial skills;

Daily court appearances;

Providing legal counsel to Erie County Office of Child Support Enforcement;

Maintaining confidential files and sensitive records;

Participating in related legal work as required.

MINIMUM 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, 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.

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT:

Candidates must be residents of Erie County at the time of appointment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $89,511.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $89,511