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Senior Assistant County Attorney - Litigation Bureau

Westchester County

Westchester County’s Law Department is actively seeking a Senior Assistant County Attorney to join their Litigation Bureau. This position is for an attorney to perform specialized legal work related to Medicaid liens and Guardianships.

Senior Assistant County Attorneys are responsible for highly specialized professional work in the handling of complex legal matters arising in the operation of the County government. Responsibilities include handling all aspects of general civil litigation on behalf of the County of Westchester and for this position, handling casualty and estate lien recoveries and Guardianship proceedings in Supreme Court and Surrogate’s Court; Supervision may be exercised over other attorneys in the Bureau on specific matters.

Examples of Work Include but are Not Limited To:

  • Handle casualty and estate lien recoveries in Supreme Court and Surrogate’s Court;
  • Represent the County in New York State Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 Guardianship cases in New York State Supreme Court and in New York State Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act Article 17-A guardianship cases in Surrogate’s Court;
  • Act as trial counsel in actions brought for, or against, the County, its officers and employees, in the State and Federal Courts;
  • Handle all motion practice, pre-trial discovery, preparation of witnesses, negotiation of settlements in relation to litigations matters involving the County;
  • Conduct extensive legal research on highly complex litigation matters in connection with trials and in the preparation of briefs and memoranda of law;
  • Advise, assist and guide Assistant County Attorneys; may supervise on specific matters;

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes: This vacancy is for a position in the Litigation Bureau that requires experience in casualty and estate Medicaid lien recovery in both the New York State Supreme and Surrogate’s Courts, Supplemental Needs Trusts and Guardianship proceedings pursuant to New York State Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 and New York State Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act Article 17-A. Working knowledge of Medicaid Recovery statutes, the New York State Mental Hygiene Law and the Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act required as well.

General knowledge of municipal law and trial practice; strong research and writing skills, including the ability to present clear and logical arguments both orally and in writing; ability to organize material; ability to perform legal research on a variety of legal issues; ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships; ability to work as a member of a team;

Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience: Graduation from a school of law with an LL.B.* or J.D.* degree, and five years of progressively responsible experience in municipal law, general litigation, Medicaid Lien recovery and Guardianship matters.

Special Requirements: Admission to the Bar of the State of New York. Admission to the United States District Court of the Southern District or capacity and willingness to become admitted to such Court within 6 months of attaining the position.

COME JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM!

Besides a competitive salary, our generous compensation package includes comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation, paid leave and retirement plan.

Please submit a Cover letter along with your Resume to View email address on click.appcast.io

Important: In The Subject Line of your email, please include “Senior Assistant County Attorney, Litigation Bureau”

Westchester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Westchester County

Westchester County, located in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley, covers 500 square miles and has a population of just over 1 million. Originally home to Native Americans of the Lenape tribe, it is now a rich mix of diverse cultures and landscapes. The County is a blend of bustling cities, quaint villages, and picturesque towns, as well as open spaces and a network of beautiful parks. Westchester is made up of six cities, 19 towns, and 20 villages. The County is known for its top-notch public schools and high quality of life. It is also an intellectual capital, boasting a highly educated workforce, competitive colleges and universities, Fortune 500 companies, world-changing nonprofits, and cutting-edge research centers. Westchester is led by County Executive Kenneth W. Jenkins, who took office in January 2025 as the tenth County Executive. Focusing on innovation, Jenkins is leveraging technology and fostering business growth to position Westchester as a dynamic and inclusive destination where everyone can thrive. Learn more about Westchester County by visiting

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