County Attorney

Ontario County seeks a qualified and experienced attorney to fill full-time County Attorney position in the County Attorney’s office.

Salary :  2026 Starting Salary is --$176,805/year with comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, paid leave, 3% match to deferred compensation, full health and dental insurance, wellness program, EAP, professional development training, and NYS Retirement pension.
2027 Starting Salary of County Attorney is expected to be $183,877.
 
SPECIAL NOTE :  The filling of this position will allow the incumbent to shadow the current County Attorney before her retirement in early 2027. Applicant must meet the qualifications for the County Attorney position at time of appointment. Anticipated start date is December 14, 2026.

QUALIFICATIONS: County Values: All employees of Ontario County are expected to uphold and exhibit the County’s shared values and behaviors to achieve the County’s Vision and Mission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree AND Admitted to the New York State Bar and licensed in good standing to practice law in NYS; AND

The County Attorney shall hold no other public or political office and shall devote full working time to Ontario County.

Experience :  At least 10 years of satisfactory full-time paid legal experience in a government or public sector agency required, and at least three years on the capacity of management or supervision of personnel is preferred.

Ontario County seeks a qualified and experienced attorney to act as legal counsel to the
Board of Supervisors, the County Administrator, and the County’s departments and
officers. The County Attorney’s Office is a multifunctional office which provides counsel
for defense of civil actions against Ontario County, juvenile delinquency prosecution,
counsel for the County’s Department of Social Services including family court and
Medicare fraud, contract review and approval, risk management, labor relations, policy
development and implementation, and various other areas of municipal law. The County
Attorney supervises a staff of 18 attorneys, paralegals and support staff. The successful
candidate must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York.

Residency :  Per Public Officers Law and Local Law #7-2025, the County Attorney shall be a resident of Ontario County at the time of Appointment.

Description of Duties :
Legal advisor to the board of supervisors and every officer whose compensation is paid from
county funds in all matters involving an official act of a civil nature;
Prosecutes and defends all civil actions and proceedings brought by or against the county,
the board of supervisors and any officer whose compensation is paid from county funds
for any official act, unless otherwise excepted;
Formulates and assists in implementation of county-wide polices as requested or required
by regulations;
Employs attorneys and staff to provide counsel or assistance in any civil action or proceeding
brought by or against the county or any county officer in his official capacity and to assist
in fulfilling the duties of the Office;
Interprets Federal, State and local regulations and advises the Board of Supervisors, the
County Administrator and other officers;
Reviews and approves related administrative expenses;
Supervises the staff assigned to the department (currently 18 attorneys, paralegals, and
support staff);
Reviews and assists collaborative interaction with other agencies;
Prepares written legal memorandum and opinions as requested;
Provides counsel to the various department heads and county agencies on a variety of topics;

Application Process:
Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2026.
Applications and resumes must be submitted through the Ontario County Employment Portal at 

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