FULTON COUNTY COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
ANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING:

ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY

 

This is a permanent full time vacancy in the County Attorney’s Office.


Fulton County residency required.

 

2026 Annual Salary: $125,000

 

Typical Work Activities:

Under the direction of the County Attorney, this position represents Fulton County Government, including but not limited to:

  • General government matters

  • Contract review

  • Civil actions and Administrative hearings involving the County of Fulton 

  • Represent the County of Fulton in legal matters pending before Supreme Court, County Court and Family Court

  • Provide legal advice and guidance to County agencies and officers covering a wide range of subjects, including: constitutional law, statutory law, administrative law, family law, general municipal law, public health law, real property law, tax law and laws involving eminent domain

  • Assist the County Attorney in resolving issues arising from the day-to day operations of the County

  • Represents the County Attorney at meetings with officials from the County, State and Federal government and agencies, as well as with Department heads, Committee Chairs, Legislators and other high-ranking governmental officials

  • Performs related work as assigned by the County Attorney

Special Qualifications: 

  • A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school 

  • Must be licensed to practice law in New York State and currently in good standing

  • NYS Public Officers Law requires United States citizenship


Applications should be filed with the
Fulton County Personnel Department
1 East Montgomery Street
Johnstown NY 12095
(518) 736-5574

Applications can be found on our website at www.fultoncountyny.gov pdf.

 

PDF: Asst County Attorney Vacancy 7.20.26