Social Services Attorney

Oswego County; Village of Mexico (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

HRA (County funded)

NYS retirement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Oswego County Department of Social Services is seeking Social Services Attorneys for full-time and part-time roles. These professionals will handle legal matters, provide counsel, and represent the Department in Family Court appearances and trials, helping staff prepare testimony and draft legal documents related to child welfare, adult protective services, Medicaid, and support programs.

Starting salary ranges from $89,839 to $121,001, with a negotiable scale based on experience.

Qualifications

• ABA-accredited law degree required.
• NYS bar admission required.
• NYS license to practice law and OCA registration required.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Department at Family Court appearances and trials.
• Prepare Department staff to provide testimony.
• Prepare and review legal documents and actions for social services programs.
• Provide legal advice in connection with Child Welfare, Adult Protective Services, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance and Child Support Establishment/Enforcement.

Skills

Legal counsel

Family Court representation

Legal document drafting

Litigation support

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Admission to NYS Bar

Job description

The Oswego County Department of Social Services is seeking Social Services Attorneys. Full- time and Part-time positions are available. These professional positions are responsible for the handling of legal matters and providing counsel to the Oswego County Department of Social Services. In accordance with agency policies and procedures, as well as New York State Laws, rules and regulations, the incumbent will work with the Department's legal team to represent the Department at all Family Court appearances & trials, prepare Department staff to give testimony, prepare and review legal documents and actions, and provide legal advice in connection with various social services programs including all aspects of Child Welfare, Adult Protective Services, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance and Child Support Establishment/Enforcement.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school and admission to the NYS Bar.
• Preference may be given to those with experience in the practice of social services law, or closely related field.

Special Requirement:

• NYS license to practice law.
• Current registration with the NYS Office of Court Administration at time of appointment.

Starting Salary: $89,839 - $121,001. Salary negotiable to be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Oswego County offers a competitive benefit package including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, County funded HRA, and NYS retirement.
• Candidates may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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