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Organization: New York State Unified Court System
Job Title: Court Attorney-Referee
Experience: Admission to the New York State Bar; Three years of service in the Associate Court Attorney title; or Eight years of relevant legal experience gained after admission to the New York State Bar.
Salary: $126,278 + $4,775 location pay
Location: Surrogate's Court, Kings County

Job Description:
- Conduct hearings and make decisions on complex legal issues in civil and criminal cases
- Research and analyze legal questions and issues
- Write confidential memoranda and draft opinions
- Supervise court attorneys and support staff
- Serve in a confidential capacity with substantial independence from supervision

Qualifications:
- Admission to the New York State Bar
- Three years of service in the Associate Court Attorney title; or Eight years of relevant legal experience gained after admission to the New York State Bar.

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct hearings to either hear and report or hear and determine
- Take testimony and report findings of facts to judge
- Research and analyze complex legal questions and issues
- Write confidential memoranda and draft opinions
- Supervise court attorneys and support staff

General Information:
- All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency within the next six (6) months.
- The appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System.

Application Procedures:
- Submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form, resume, writing sample, and cover letter by email or mail
- Applicants are encouraged to complete the Equal Employment Opportunity Data Collection Form

Equal Opportunity Employer:
- The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer
- Does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

H1: Court Attorney-Referee Opportunity at New York State Unified Court System
H2: Join the Surrogate's Court in Kings County as a Court Attorney-Referee

BOLD HEADLINE: New York State Unified Court System Seeks Experienced Court Attorney-Referee for Surrogate's Court in Kings County

The New York State Unified Court System is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Court Attorney-Referee to join the Surrogate's Court in Kings County. This is a non-competitive and confidential position with a base salary of $126,278 plus $4,775 location pay. The Court Attorney-Referee will serve in a confidential capacity and work with substantial independence from supervision, conducting hearings and making decisions on complex legal issues in civil and criminal cases.

To be considered for this position, applicants must be admitted to the New York State Bar and have either three years of service in the Associate Court Attorney title or eight years of relevant legal experience gained after admission to the New York State Bar. The successful candidate will be assigned to the Law department of Surrogate Bernard Graham and will be responsible for conducting hearings, taking testimony, researching and analyzing complex legal questions, and writing confidential memoranda and drafting opinions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly qualified and experienced individual to join the New York State Unified Court System and make a meaningful impact in the legal system. The Court Attorney-Referee will have the opportunity to supervise court attorneys and support staff, and may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System.

To apply for this position, interested individuals must submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form, resume, writing sample, and cover letter by email or mail. Applicants are also encouraged to complete the Equal Employment Opportunity Data Collection Form. The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Don't miss this opportunity to join the prestigious Surrogate's Court in Kings County as a Court Attorney-Referee. Apply now and join the New York State Unified Court System in their mission to provide equal and fair access to justice for all.