Assistant County Attorney
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Handle a portfolio of files in various stages of litigation from Notice of Claim to trial and appeal under the direct supervision of the County Attorney.
- Supervise the processing of all property damage claims against the County.
- Supervise the processing of all In Forma Pauperis applications.
- Represent the Erie County Sheriff as petitioner in application for Extreme Risk Orders of Protection.
PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
The Erie County Department of Law (a/k/a the Erie County Attorney’s Office) is seeking an entry-level attorney (0-2 years) to join our small litigation team. The County Attorney’s Office represents the County of Erie, its officials, and employees in a wide range of federal and state court litigation, as well as in administrative proceedings. The successful applicant will have the ability to work independently and manage their own portfolio. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent research and writing skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an approved school of law with a J.D. Degree.
Admission to the Bar in the State of New York.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of litigation experience
If interested and meet the above qualifications, please forward cover letter and resume to:
Jeremy C. Toth, Esq.
County Attorney
95 Franklin Street
Buffalo, New York 14202
or email at Jeremy.Toth@erie.gov
Confidential inquiries may also be made to Jeremy Toth at 716-858-2204.