Assistant Town Attorney
Town of East Hampton – Assistant Town Attorney. The annual salary is $85,000-$105,000, for a 40-hour work week and is commensurate with experience.
The Town of East Hampton is seeking applications to join our Legal Team. This is a unique opportunity to help shape local legislation that protects and supports our community in alignment with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. East Hampton is a one-of-a-kind place, known for its stunning natural beauty, world-class beaches, rich farmland, and rare wildlife habitats. We’re committed to preserving our environment, small-town charm, and cultural heritage.
In this role, you’ll work on a variety of projects that promote green living, alternative transportation, and public-private initiatives rooted in our local economy including farming, fishing, the arts, and clean technology. You will also contribute to efforts around affordable housing and helping ensure East Hampton remains a welcoming and diverse community. It’s a great place to live, work, and stay connected to nature.
The employee in this position will assist the Town Attorney in providing legal counsel to the Supervisor, Town Board and other Town Departments and Boards. In addition, the position will require the following duties:
- Drafting legislation, resolutions, contracts, agreements, leases, and licenses for the Town Attorney’s approval
- Reviewing documents prepared by other agencies and affiliated parties, and interacting with various other agencies on a wide variety of matters
- Representing the Town in litigation
- Performing legal research on a variety of issues, including but not limited to municipal law, contracts, civil litigation, property and land use issue
- Responding to FOIL requests and issues related to Open Meetings Law
The Assistant Town Attorney may be assigned to counsel a Board meeting and attendance at occasional night meetings may be required.
This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, at an annual salary of $85,000-$105,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid vacation and sick time, enrollment in the New York State and Local Retirement system, and health care and dental and vision coverage.
Possession of a New York State license to practice law before the Bar of the State of New York is required. Governmental/municipal experience is a plus.
Please email cover letter and resume to Kathleen Rood at HumanResources@ehamptonny.gov.