County Attorney

Livingston County Personnel • Geneseo, NY • 1d ago

COUNTY ATTORNEY

The County Attorney is an appointed official that serves as the chief legal counsel for the Livingston County Board of Supervisors, County Administrator and County Department Heads. The County Attorney position is full time and has a four (4) year term of office. Due to being a full-time position, outside practice is prohibited. The County Attorney serves under the general direction of the Board and exercises supervision over the work of Assistant County Attorneys and other office staff.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Serves as chief legal counsel for the County Board of Supervisors, County Administrator and County Department Heads; Represents the Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District; Prepares local laws, Board resolutions and legal opinions; Drafts and reviews all departmental and County contracts, memorandums of agreement, lease agreements, requests for proposal, bid documents and other legal documents; Attends all meetings, hearings or other matters of concern to the County Board of Supervisors and the County Attorneys Office and provides legal updates or reports as necessary; Handles all litigation matters involving the County; Works closely with all County Department Heads, to provide legal counsel, representation and legal review and analysis as requested; Participates in the development, drafting and/or review of County policies and procedures; Assists the Human Resources Department with internal employee investigations, union grievances, union negotiations and legal interpretation of existing collective bargaining agreements; May be involved in handling Juvenile Delinquent and Persons in Need of Supervision proceedings in Family Court, as well as representing DSS in child support enforcement proceedings; Participates in addressing FOIL requests; Monitors state and federal legislation as it relates to County government and briefs the Livingston County Board of Supervisors, County Administrator and County Department Heads.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERSISTICS: Thorough knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to county government; Thorough knowledge of drafting and interpreting contracts, court pleadings and other legal instruments; proceedings of Supreme Court and Family Court; and parliamentary procedures and the Board of Supervisors Rules of Order; Working knowledge of public information and public relations techniques; Ability to communicate and present effectively both orally and in writing; reason quickly and accurately in stressful situations; understand and interpret laws, rules and regulations in order to render a thorough and accurate legal opinion both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain good interpersonal working relationships; Excellent judgment, high level of integrity, skill, efficiency and fairness;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (1) Must be a graduate of an accredited law school; (2) Must be licensed to practice law in New York State and currently in good standing; and (3) Must have at least eight (8) years of full-time experience in the practice of law, preferably with municipal law experience. Part-time experience will receive prorated credit toward experience requirements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: An incumbent in this position must be a resident of Livingston County at the time of appointment and must maintain county residency during the length of employment.

Salary range:$150,000 - $160,000 PLUS Excellent benefit package that includes NYS retirement, robust health insurance, and paid time off. Find additional information at: http://www.livingstoncounty.us/jobs.aspx

Interested qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by March 27, 2026 to: lindseymeys@livingstoncountyny.gov

Livingston County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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