Job description
The New York State Unified Court System is seeking applicant for Senior Attorney to provide legal support in our Attorney Grievance Committee, located in Albany, New York.
With substantial independence from supervision, Senior Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity and research legal questions and issues, organize investigations, prepare and present cases before administrative tribunals and courts, and perform other related duties. Senior Attorneys provide legal research and advocacy services in the Mental Hygiene Legal Service, attorney disciplinary committees,18B panel administration, or other such units. They may also oversee a departmental law guardian program.
Assignment:
This position will be assigned to the Court's Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial Department and be part of the professional staff for the Committee, which reviews and determines cases involving the professional misconduct of attorneys. The person assigned to this title will routinely investigate cases, conduct examinations of attorneys, prepare case summaries and other case materials, perform legal research and analysis, and present cases to the Committee. The person assigned to this title will represent the Committee in attorney disciplinary proceedings before the Court, and will routinely participate in general court practice, motion practice, disciplinary hearings and oral arguments. The person assigned to this title should have exceptional legal research and analysis, legal writing and editing, oral advocacy skills, and the ability to manage a significant case load. May perform other related duties as assigned by the Chief Attorney of the Grievance Committee. Litigation, trial, and/or administrative hearing experience are strongly preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Admission to the New York State bar and two (2) years of service in the Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications must submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at
http://www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a resume, cover letter and references.
Please view the full employment announcement at:
53304.pdf (nycourts.gov)
Salary: $91,051
Location: Albany, NY
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $91,051.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
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