Assistant County Attorney

Job overview

The Assistant County Attorney role is onsite in Canandaigua, New York. The posting lists starting annual pay of $102,779 for a new associate-level attorney and $121,299 for an experienced-level attorney; adjustments up to Step 4 may be made based on experience and approval. The role supports Ontario County’s County Attorney’s Office and provides counsel to county leadership, departments, and officers. The attorney handles a broad range of municipal legal matters, including civil defense, juvenile delinquency prosecution, social services and family court matters, contract review, risk management, labor relations, and policy work. The position helps the county address legal needs across its departments and public services.

What you'll do

• Provide legal counsel to the Board of Supervisors, County Administrator, departments, and officers
• support defense of civil actions, juvenile delinquency prosecution, Department of Social Services matters including family court and Medicare fraud, contract review and approval, risk management, legal matters at Finger Lakes Community College, labor relations, policy development and implementation, and other municipal law matters.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant county attorney

municipal law

county counsel

civil defense

juvenile delinquency

family court

contract review

canandaigua ny

ontario county

$102,779–$121,299/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance, 3% deferred compensation match, New York State retirement pension, employee wellness programming, and generous leave.

Why this role

The posting considers unlicensed law graduates awaiting bar exam results at a lower salary band, with movement to the associate-level band after passing the bar.

About the employer

Ontario County (Department of Human Resources) is hiring for this role. Industry: Other General Government Support. Sector: 92.