Deputy Town Attorney

Town of Pound Ridge Job Vacancy Announcement

Deputy Town Attorney

The Town of Pound Ridge is seeking to appoint a firm, or qualified attorney, to serve as our part- time Deputy Town Attorney. This is an exempt class position, and the Deputy Town Attorney will serve at the pleasure of the Town of Pound Ridge Town Board.

The Deputy Town Attorney assists the Town Attorney in rendering legal counsel to the Town Supervisor, Town Board and other Town officials.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Investigates the law and gives written or oral legal opinions to the Town Board, Town departments or the Town Attorney;
• Acts for and on behalf of the Town Attorney in his/her absence;
• Prepares pleadings, appeals, resolutions, notices, contracts and other legal papers and documents;
• Examines legal papers on or filed with Town departments and officials;
• Attend meetings of the Town Board and advises the Board on legal problems in the absence of the Town Attorney;
• Appears in court to represent the Town whenever it is necessary to do so;
• Prepares correspondence and legal notices on behalf of the Town Supervisor and Town Board;
• Legal counsel for Zoning Board of Appeals and Water Control Commission;
• Preference will be given to the same Deputy Town Attorney to cover Planning Board for an additional $7,500.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from a recognized law school and one (1) year of law practice.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required): Experience working with a New York State municipality. Helpful areas of expertise include New York State Town Law, General Municipal Law, Building and Zoning Codes, New York State Labor Law, Civil Service Law.

Submission Requirements: Applicants must submit their resume and cover letter via email or mail to:

Nicole Engel, Chief of Staff
179 Westchester Avenue
Pound Ridge, NY 10576

chiefofstaff@townofpoundridge.gov

The budgeted rate for the Deputy Town Attorney for 2026 is $29,406.

The Town of Pound Ridge is an equal opportunity employer.