What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Attorney position at The New York State Unified Court System?
THE 9 TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT IS RECRUITING FOR ONE (1) POSITION IN THE COURT ATTORNEY SERIES. THE POSITION WILL BE FILLED IN ANY OF THESE TITLES AND WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF THE APPLICANT SELECTED.
POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE COURT ATTORNEY
BASE SALARY: $119,638 $4,775 Location Pay
QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; and Five (5) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Associate Court Attorneys research and analyze complex legal issues and questions and may be responsible for supervision of attorneys and support staff who are located in one or more courts situated throughout a county, judicial district, or department. They serve in a confidential capacity and work with substantial independence from supervision for judges or groups of judges in Supreme Court; County Court; Surrogate's Court; the Court of Claims; and Family Courts. Associate Court Attorneys may be assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court for one full term or less. POSITION
TITLE: SENIOR COURT ATTORNEY
BASE SALARY: $96,594 $4,775 Location Pay
QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; and Two (2) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Senior Court Attorneys research and analyze complex legal issues and questions and may be responsible for supervision of attorneys and support staff who are located in one or more courts situated throughout a county, judicial district, or department. They serve in a confidential capacity and work with substantial independence from supervision for judges or groups of judges in Supreme Court; County Court; Surrogate's Court; the Court of Claims; and Family Courts. Senior Court Attorneys may be assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court for one full term or less. POSITION
TITLE: COURT ATTORNEY
BASE SALARY: $82,198 $4,775 Location Pay
QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; or Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar within eighteen (18) months of appointment.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Court Attorneys research and analyze legal issues and questions and perform other related duties. They serve in a confidential capacity and under supervision for judges or groups of judges in Supreme Court; County Court; Surrogate's Court; the Court of Claims; and Family Courts. Court Attorneys may be assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court for one full term or less.
LOCATION: 9th JUDICIAL DISTRICT – PEEKSKILL CITY COURT
ASSIGNMENT: This position will be assigned to the Peekskill City Court. Duties include but are not limited to: researching and analyzing legal questions and issues; assisting with conferencing and case management audits; writing confidential legal memoranda; drafting confidential opinions; and conferring with lawyers on unusual or complex proceedings and reviewing legal documents filed in connection with such proceedings. Travel may be required.
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Job Postings - 9th Judicial District - Careers | NYCOURTS.GOV
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $82,198.00 - $119,638.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $82,198 - $119,638
