ASSISTANT
COUNTY ATTORNEY (SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT)
6172
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class participates
in the preparation, presentation, and trial of cases involving Vehicle and
Traffic Law, traffic offenses, and parking violations. Direction is received from high-level
professional personnel who review work through reports and conferences. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Represents
the Traffic & Parking Violations Agency in the prosecution, defense, and/or
litigation of alleged violations of law;
Prepares
and/or examines witnesses;
Conducts
hearings under oath;
Compiles
information and case material in preparation for court proceedings;
Prepares
evidence, briefs, and memoranda of law;
Prepares
written recommendations for prosecutions;
Prepares
written and oral recommendations on settlements or plea bargain agreements.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS,
ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of Federal, New York
State and local laws affecting the operation of the department; good knowledge
of legal terminology and format of documents used in court actions; ability to
apply legal training to specific issues and cases affecting the County; ability
to gather, organize and evaluate material relevant to legal actions; ability to
prepare clear and concise legal opinions based on research and knowledge of the
law; ability to establish and maintain tactful and professional relationships; ability
to express oneself clearly both orally and in writing; good judgment; physical
condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position is in the exempt class;
therefore, there are no minimum qualifications.
Possession of a New York State license to practice law
before the Bar of the State of New York.
3/20/13
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Exempt
Review 2/10/15