CHIEF
ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY 6197
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under
general supervision, an employee in this class assists the Town Attorney in all
legal business affecting the Town and in planning, directing and supervising
the activities of a subordinate staff.
The incumbent is expected to exercise considerable independent judgment
and initiative in the performance of these duties. Work is reviewed by the Town Attorney through conferences and
reports. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Provides
legal advice to Town agencies and all committees established by the Town Board;
Prepares legal
instruments and materials pertaining to litigation involving the Town;
Represents the Town and
its departments in the prosecution or defense of lawsuits;
Assists in planning,
organizing, directing and supervising staff activities;
Prepares the proposed
annual budget for the Town Attorney's consideration.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough
knowledge of constitutional and municipal laws; working knowledge of the Town
charter and/or local laws of the Town; ability to prepare legal instruments on
behalf of the Town Board or heads of departments; ability to present clear,
concise arguments pertaining to matters of litigation affecting the Town or its
departments; ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of a subordinate
staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to
exercise independent judgment and initiative; 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.
Possession of a New York State license to practice law before the Bar of
the State of New York.
R12/14/01
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Exempt