Job Description

WARREN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
NOTICE OF VACANCY

ASSISTANT SOCIAL SERVICES ATTORNEY
FULL TIME WITH BENEFITS
(Re-issued 6/13/25: Submission Date Extended)

The Warren County Department of Social Services is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Social Services Attorney. This is a professional position assisting the Department of Social Services’ Chief Legal Counsel in providing legal representation to the Commissioner, other officials and employees of the local district Department of Social Services (“Department”), with a primary concentration on representation of the Department’s Child Protective, Family Preservation and Youth Development and Foster Care units in child abuse, child neglect and foster care matters.  In addition, the attorney may be assigned to represent the Department in child support proceedings, paternity proceedings, adult protective proceedings or other legal matters which are outside the scope of services provided to the Department by the County Attorney’s office. The work is performed under the supervision of the Department’s Chief Legal Counsel in accordance with overall policies of the Department with latitude given for the exercise of independent judgment in assigned matters.  The work is performed in accordance with the provisions of the New York State Social Services Law, Family Court Act, New York State Rules and Regulations, applicable federal and state laws, policies established by the Commissioner and policies approved by the County Board of Supervisors. The position requires ongoing interpretation and implementation of the foregoing, legal research, independent informed judgment, and pursuit of appropriate legal action.  The position is under the oversight and supervision of the Department’s Chief Legal Counsel. The attorney must be available to assume after-hours as required. Assignments may be weeknights, weekends and holidays. Does related work as required.

SALARY:$80,656-$95,391

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: At the time of appointment and throughout the term of employment, admission to the New York State Bar and current registration in good standing to practice law in New York State.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must be able to satisfy the travel requirements of the position throughout employment.

The position will be filled based upon Civil Service requirements. A provisional appointment will be made with examination to be held at a later date. Candidate must meet Civil Service requirements for appointment following establishment of the Eligible List.

Interested candidates may submit an application and resume by July 13, 2025, to:

Christina Mastrianni, Commissioner, Department of Social Services
1340 State Route 9
Lake George, NY 12845
Christina.Mastianni@dfa.state.ny.us

Applications may be obtained from http://www.warrencountyny.gov/jobs

Warren County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Weekend work,

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