TOWN ATTORNEY                                                                          6191

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, the Town Attorney conducts all legal business pertaining to the township as vested under Article #20, Section #2 of Town Law of New York State.  The incumbent supervises a subordinate staff of Assistant Town Attorneys, technical and clerical personnel.  The employee advises the Town Board, Heads of Departments and employees on all legal matters and is called upon to exercise independent judgment and initiative in the performance of these duties.  In Towns of the second class, where there are no Assistant Town Attor­neys, employees in this classification work for specific Town departments.  Direction is received from the Town Board or Heads of Departments through periodic conferences and reports.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Gives legal advice to Town agencies and all regular and special committees established by the Town Board;

          Reviews and reports to the Town Board all County, State and Federal legis­lation affecting Townships;

          Prepares legal instruments and materials pertaining to litigation involving the Town;

          Pursues condemnation actions and negotiates the purchase of private proper­ty on behalf of the Town;

          Conducts research on subjects pertinent to Town problems pending legisla­tion and court action;

          Attends Town Board meetings and public hearings;

          Prepares proposed ordinances and amendments to the Town Charter, local laws and administrative rules and regulations.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the constitutional and municipal laws; good knowledge of the provisions of the Town Charter and/or local laws of the Town; ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of a legal and/or clerical staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to prepare legal instruments on behalf of the Town Board or Heads of Departments; ability to present clear and concise arguments pertaining to matters of litigation affect­ing the Town or its departments; ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town officials, employees, and the general public; physical condition commen­surate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in the exempt jurisdictional class; therefore, there are no minimum qualifications.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a New York State license to practice law before the Bar of the State of New York.

 

 

R12/10/01

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Exempt