SENIOR ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY                                                   6193

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general direction, an employee in this class assists the Town Attor­ney by handling complex litigation matters affecting the Town and its depart­ments.  The incumbent appears as counsel for the Town, as directed by the Town Attorney, on trial and appellate levels of the Courts of the State of New York and the United States.  Confers with the Town Attorney, the Deputy Town Attorney and the Town Board.  Work is reviewed by the Town Attorney through conferences and reports.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Acts as counsel to the Town on trial and appellate levels of the Courts of the State of New York and the United States;

          Prepares legal instruments and related material for court cases;

          Consults with the Town Attorney, Deputy Town Attorney, and the Town Board about litigation involving the Town.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of Federal, New York State and municipal laws; Thorough knowledge of the legal terminology and format of such documents of law necessary to complete legal action; Good knowledge of the current developments and sources of information relative to the work of the Town Attorney; Ability to reason analytically and apply legal training to legal matters; Ability to perform complex legal research with accuracy and perseverance; Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative; Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in the exempt 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