• Deputy County Attorney

    Washington County, NY (Fort Edward, NY)


    DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY

    Washington County is currently seeking to fill the position of Deputy County Attorney . The work of this class is of a highly professional level calling for the exercise of independent judgment. Under the direction of the County Attorney, this position is responsible for answering many legal problems affecting the operation of county business and organization, as well as representing the county in the courts. General supervision is exercised over the activities of the county attorney's office.

    ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

    Several years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of the law, preferably civil law; graduation from a recognized accredited law school; or any equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to indicate ability to do the work, some of which should be in a supervisory capacity. Must have obtained license to practice law prior to appointment.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS :

    Eligibility for a license to practice law in the State of New York.

     

    Residency Requirement : Washington County residency is required. Candidate must be a Washington County resident or will be required to obtain residency within 90 days of date of employment.

     

    Starting Annual Salary : $104,727 plus NYS Retirement and excellent benefits.

    Qualified applicants should submit application/resume and cover letter to:

    Washington County

     

    County Attorney’s Office

     

    383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828

     

    Email: [email protected]

     

    Washington County is an equal opportunity employer.

    Miscellaneous Information

    Benefits with Full-Time Civil Service positions include: Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick and Personal leave; NYS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (shared cost); Voluntary participation in: Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Account options; Voluntary insurance options include: Short-Term Disability, Cancer/Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Confinement, Dental, Vision; Voluntary participation in NYS Deferred Compensation plan. Washington County is an equal opportunity employer.

    Job Details

    Category

     

    Employment Opportunities

     

    Status

     

    Open

     

    Salary

     

    $104,727

     

    Posted

     

    August 15, 2025 8:00 AM

     

    Closing

     

    Open Until Filled

     

    Attached Files

     

    Deputy County Attorney