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Herkimer County Social Services Attorney in Herkimer, New York
NY1494475
SOCIAL SERVICES ATTORNEY.
Herkimer County seeks applicants for this full-time (35 hours per week) position. Minimum Qualifications require the possession of a license to practice law in the State of New York. This is professional legal work involving responsibility for providing legal services to the County Department of Social Services and providing counsel to the various divisions of the department. The work is performed under the general direction of the Commissioner of Social Services in accordance with overall policies of the department with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment in applying legal knowledge to specific problems and the taking of appropriate legal action, and performing related duties as required.
Base salary is $105,000 (2024), $115,000 after completion of 1 year, and $130,000 after completion of 3 years plus county benefits, including 100% paid health insurance and NYS Retirement.
Candidates may apply by submitting a resume to: Tim Seymour, Commissioner, Herkimer County Department of Social Services 301 North Washington St, Herkimer NY 13350. This position is a competitive class civil service position. Equal Opportunity Employer.