MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Admission to the Bar in the State of New York and a minimum of five years of full time experience practicing law.  Experience working with municipal government preferred.

NOTE:  Appointment to the position of County Attorney is made on the basis of merit and fitness as determined by the Tompkins County Legislature pursuant to County Law Section 500 and 22 NYCRR 520.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

This position is considered to be a public officer.  Pursuant to Article 3 of the NYS Public Officers law, the holder of this position must be a United States citizen and a resident of Tompkins County and maintain residency for the duration of employment.

Tompkins County is committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.