Assistant County Counsel

The Assistant County Counsel shall be responsible for a variety of assignments, including representing the County of Passaic in several different jurisdictions, and providing legal support to County departments and the County Counsel.

The Office of the County Counsel is responsible for providing legal representation, advice and assistance to the Board of County Commissioners, all county agencies, and constitutional officers. The Assistant County Counsel will provide support in several different areas and functions, including attending relevant meetings, conducting legal research, drafting legal opinions, motions, and other pleadings, and ensuring compliance with several different statutes.

Other relevant duties include:

• Providing support in a fast-paced environment, which includes addressing employment and personnel issues, compliance with the Local Public Contracts Law and other applicable statutes to county government.
• Representing the County in legal matters in several different venues, including but not limited to Superior Court, Public Employment Relations Commission, Government Records Council, and Office of Administrative Law.
• Managing document production and depositions; interviewing witnesses; appearances for conferences, motions, hearings, trials; researching, drafting, and reviewing discovery materials.
• Preparing and drafting real estate closing documents and handling other property issues related to the operation and maintenance of Passaic County facilities, park system, and roadways.
• Attending Commissioners Committee meetings and serving as a point of contact for legal questions from department heads reporting to said committee, as well as drafting resolutions for consideration by the Commissioners Board.

Requirements:

Experience: Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years experience.

Knowledge and Abilities: Strong writer, analytical, look at legal and policy matters in a critical manner.

License: Must be licensed to practice law in New Jersey.

To Apply for This Position:

If you qualify and would like to be considered, submit a letter of interest and your resume (including daytime phone number and email address) to Nadege Allwaters at nadegea@passaiccountynj.org. You must include the job title in the subject line.

The County of Passaic is an equal-opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person