Description:
This is a professional position requiring performance of legal work for the local district Department of Social Services. The work is performed in accordance with the provisions of Social Services Law, the Family Court Act, New York State General regulations, and policies established by the Commissioner and The County Legislature. The position requires ongoing interpretation and implementation of the foregoing, legal research, exercising of independent informed judgement and pursuing appropriate legal action. The attorney is on-call on a 24-hour, 7-day a week basis, for Supervisors and any and all other legal personnel employed by the agency. The work is performed under the general direction of the Commissioner with wide leeway permitted for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required.
Full Perfomance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of Common Law and of County, State, and Federal Laws, as they apply to Social Services; Good knowledge of Civil Court procedures and the rules of evidence; Good knowledge of the general functions and administrative activities of the County Department of Social Services; Good knowledge of the Family Court Act, Social Services Law, and Mental Hygiene Law regarding guardianships, and the state and federal regulations applicable to such laws; Good professional judgement; Working knowledge of Estate and Probate Law, Criminal Law, Freedom of Information Law, HIPPA, and laws and regulations regarding Medicaid and other public assistance; Ability to analyze and apply legal principles, facts and procedure to legal problems.
Minimum Qualifications: Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing.
Special Requirement:Possession of a valid New York State driver's license is required at time of appointment and this license must be maintained throughout employment.
Full Perfomance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of Common Law and of County, State, and Federal Laws, as they apply to Social Services; Good knowledge of Civil Court procedures and the rules of evidence; Good knowledge of the general functions and administrative activities of the County Department of Social Services; Good knowledge of the Family Court Act, Social Services Law, and Mental Hygiene Law regarding guardianships, and the state and federal regulations applicable to such laws; Good professional judgement; Working knowledge of Estate and Probate Law, Criminal Law, Freedom of Information Law, HIPPA, and laws and regulations regarding Medicaid and other public assistance; Ability to analyze and apply legal principles, facts and procedure to legal problems.
Minimum Qualifications: Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing.
Special Requirement:Possession of a valid New York State driver's license is required at time of appointment and this license must be maintained throughout employment.
