Attorney

Suffolk County Water Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk County Water Authority is seeking a legal counsel professional in New York, NY. The role involves working alongside General Counsel, providing legal counsel, and representing staff. Candidates should have a law degree, extensive municipal litigation experience, and proficiency in various areas of law.

The position offers a salary between $110,000 and $125,000 per year and prefers candidates with Suffolk County residency. Interested candidates must apply via the SCWA website.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience, preferably in municipal litigation.
• Working knowledge of municipal, environmental, real estate, and labor laws.
• Admission to the federal court bar Eastern District of NY preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and advice to staff.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions and briefs.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and provide accurate legal counsel.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong collaborative skills

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree and law degree

New York State Law License

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work with General Counsel on all legal matters.
• Provide legal counsel, advice, and representation to staff.
• Review and provide interpretation on complex, important or highly technical laws, rules, or regulations.
• Assess risk and recommend solutions on all assigned cases.
• Conduct legal research/investigation and demonstrate effective and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
• Draft motions, briefs, and other file documents.
• Conduct all facets of litigation.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations to provide accurate and effective legal counsel.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and law degree required.
• 5 years of legal experience with demonstrated successful municipal litigation practice, 5-7 years of legal experience with at least 2 years with a governmental entity or significant representation of government entities highly preferred.
• New York State Law License is required, admission to federal court bar Eastern District of New York preferred.
• Working knowledge of several areas of law required including municipal, environmental, real estate, contract, civil procedure, and labor laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a variety of tasks is essential.
• Strong collaborative skills are essential, working with a team of professionals.

*The Authority may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet the requirements*

Interested candidates should submit their application and resume, including salary requirements via the SCWA website (www.scwa.com) and click on Career Opportunities. Salary is commensurate with education and experience within the range of $110,000-125,000 per year.

Suffolk County residence is highly preferred. (The Authority shall not employ relatives of employees as defined to mean an employee's spouse, child, stepchild, stepparent or direct descendant of grandparents of the employee as defined in the New York State General Municipal Law 810.)