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Dutchess County Attorney&rsquo;s Office, located in Poughkeepsie, seeks a Senior Assistant County Attorney (&ldquo;SACA&rdquo;) for the Department of Community and Family Services (&ldquo;DCFS&rdquo;) Legal Bureau. The incumbent must possess the ability to perform the duties of the office with a high degree of competence and commitment and must have proven an ability to provide legal counsel and advice independent of the need for direct supervision. The position may provide general direction to Assistant County Attorneys, Law Assistants, and clerical personnel.The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, highly organized, and able to work independently. We seek a creative problem-solver who is eager to learn, and who possesses excellent written and oral communication skills.SACAs represent DCFS in child welfare and child support cases in Family Court, adult welfare cases in Supreme Court and fair hearings conducted by administrative law judges. SACAs participate in all aspects of investigations, including working directly with law enforcement, DCFS case workers, assigned attorneys and DCFS staff as necessary. They draft and/or review petitions, applications, motions and orders, respond to motions, prepare for fact-finding hearings, evaluate cases, negotiate settlements where appropriate, prepare, review, and/or argue pre and post-judgment motions and appeals as necessary and attend meetings and court as required.Travel in the course of a workday may be required and assignments outside of normal working hours may be given.RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Admission to the New York State Bar and a member in good standing.</li></ul><ul><li>Two years of experience in child welfare and child support proceedings is preferred but not required.</li></ul>SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:Candidate must possess a valid New York State driver&rsquo;s license at the time of employment and to maintain the position.FINGERPRINTING: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an appointment is made to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the Division of Criminal Justice Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a search. It is due once a job offer is made and accepted by the applicant.NOTE: This is a union position under the Dutchess Staff Association and includes a comprehensive benefit package (health insurance, NYS retirement system, Deferred Compensation Plan, comprehensive benefit time package, paid continuing legal education, paid attorney registration fee and more).Submit a cover letter and resume to:E-mail: rjwhispell@dutchessny.govORDutchess County Attorney&rsquo;s OfficeATTN: Rachel J. Whispell, Confidential Legal Secretary22 Market Street, 5th FloorPoughkeepsie, New York 12601An EEO/AA EmployerJob Type: Full-timePay: $99,118.00 - $121,542.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>People with a criminal record are encouraged to applyWork Location: In person

Senior Assistant County Attorney (DCFS Legal Bureau)

Dutchess County Attorney&rsquo;s Office, located in Poughkeepsie, seeks an Assistant County Attorney (&ldquo;ACA&rdquo;) for the Department of Community and Family Services (&ldquo;DCFS&rdquo;) Legal Bureau. The candidate will be detail oriented, highly organized, and able to work independently. We seek a creative problem-solver who is eager to learn, and who possesses excellent written and oral communication skills. ACAs represent DCFS in child welfare and child support cases in Family Court, adult welfare cases in Supreme Court and fair hearings conducted by administrative law judges. ACAs participate in all aspects of investigations, including working directly with law enforcement, DCFS case workers, assigned attorneys and DCFS staff as necessary. They draft and/or review petitions, applications, motions and orders, respond to motions, prepare for fact-finding hearings, evaluate cases, negotiate settlements where appropriate, prepare, review, and/or argue pre and post-judgment motions and appeals as necessary and attend meetings and court as required. Travel in the course of a workday may be required and assignments outside of normal working hours may be given.To view a complete list of job duties visit https://apps.dutchessny.gov/public-access-viewer/JobDescriptionsRECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Admission to the New York State Bar and a member in good standing.</li><li>Two years of experience in child welfare and child support proceedings is preferred but not required.</li></ul>SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Candidate must possess a valid New York State driver&rsquo;s license at the time of employment and to maintain the position .Civil Service examination is not required for this position.FINGERPRINTING: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an appointment is made to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the Division of Criminal Justice Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a search. It is due once a job offer is made and accepted by the applicant.For immediate consideration, submit an application on or before September 5, 2025.Apply online at http://www.dutchessny.gov/jobs OR submit a cover letter and resume to:E-mail: rjwhispell@dutchessny.govORDutchess County Attorney&rsquo;s OfficeATTN: Rachel J. Whispell, Confidential Legal Secretary22 Market Street, 5th FloorPoughkeepsie, New York 12601Job Type: Full-timePay: $80,195.00 - $98,390.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>People with a criminal record are encouraged to applyWork Location: In person

Assistant County Attorney (DCFS Legal Bureau)

This is a Exempt overnight Arraignment Attorney position in the Dutchess County Public Defenders Office. This is important professional legal work involving the responsibility for representing indigent defendants at first arraignment as assigned by the Public Defender. The work responsibilities of an Arraignment Attorney involve but are not limited to interviewing clients, contacting family members and friends, reviewing the client&rsquo;s criminal history, and making the appropriate legal arguments to the arraigning magistrate. Arraignment Attorney must be able to work nights and weekends and will be on-call to respond to designated courts to address initial arraignments of criminal defendants who may face possible incarceration. Work is performed in accordance with guidelines provided in law.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:Represent criminal defendants at arraignment proceedings; initiate such proceedings as necessary to protect the rights of the accused; assist the public defender in the representation of criminal defendants in legal proceedings; confers with defendants, family members and friends, law enforcement officers, judges and district attorneys concerning individual cases; prepares reports and other legal documents consistent with their assigned duties; participate in Public Defender staff meetings and seminars as directed by the Public Defender; meets with Public Defender on a regular basis to review work progress.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Admission to practice law in the State of New York.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of application and to maintain the position.FINGERPRINTING: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an appointment is made to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the Division of Criminal Justice Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a search. It is due once a job offer is made and accepted by the applicant.For immediate consideration, submit an application on or before 2/6/2026Apply online at www.dutchessny.gov/jobs,ORDownload an application from www.dutchessny.gov/jobs,and mail it to the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources, 22 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Job Type: Full-timePay: From $81,900.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>People with a criminal record are encouraged to applyWork Location: In person

Arraignment Attorney

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Senior Assistant County Attorney (DCFS Legal Bureau)

Assistant County Attorney (DCFS Legal Bureau)

Arraignment Attorney