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County attorney highlights case management procurement, digitization and outside counsel use as litigation rises
Summary
Albany County Attorney Jeff Jamieson told legislators the Law Department is digitizing old files, pursuing a shared case management system, and using outside counsel where specialized expertise is needed; he said new hires and modest salary adjustments are part of the proposed 2026 budget.
Albany County Attorney Jeff Jamieson and Deputy County Attorney Jordan Huberman presented the Law Department’s budget and operational priorities to the Audit & Finance Committee on Oct. 23, emphasizing digitization, a county‑wide case management procurement and targeted use of outside counsel.
Jamieson said the department represents county officers, employees and defends claims against the county; his office also handles certain prosecutions and juvenile matters. He said the department is digitizing older files using a state contract with NYSED, has implemented an electronic contract management system (ECMS) and is in the…
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