Attorney in Brooklyn, NY

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Brooklyn, NY

Attorney in Brooklyn, NY

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The Unified Court System of the State of New York is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Court Attorney in the **Members Only**. This is a non-competitive and confidential position with a base salary of $82,198 plus $4,775 location pay. The selected candidate will be assigned to the Help Center and will be responsible for assisting applicants with petitions and affidavits, providing procedural information to unrepresented litigants, and acting as a liaison to statewide Help Center administration. This is a unique opportunity for individuals with a passion for the legal field to work closely with judges and gain valuable experience in a fast-paced court setting.

Position Title: Court Attorney JG - 23
Location: **Members Only**
Salary: $82,198 base salary + $4,775 location pay
Employment Type: Full-time, non-competitive and confidential
Application Deadline: February 6, 2025

Job Description:
- Research and analyze legal issues and questions
- Serve in a confidential capacity and under supervision of judges
- Assist judges in Supreme Court, County Court, Surrogate's Court, and other courts
- Provide procedural information to unrepresented litigants
- Act as a liaison to statewide Help Center administration
- Collect and report statistical information
- May be assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court

Qualifications:
- Admission to the New York State Bar
- Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar within 18 months of appointment

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist applicants with petitions and affidavits
- Staff the Help Center and provide procedural information to unrepresented litigants
- Assist unrepresented litigants in using Do-It-Yourself computer programs to generate court forms and information sheets
- Answer general questions from the public
- Provide forms and direct the public to proper departments for assistance
- Review court papers
- Collect and report statistical information
- Act as a liaison to statewide Help Center administration

Application Procedures:
- Interested candidates must submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form and a cover letter and resume
- Forms can be obtained from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at
- Applications can be submitted by email to or by mail to the address provided
- Applicants are encouraged to complete the Equal Employment Opportunity Data Collection Form

General Information:
- Position will be filled based on qualifications and experience of the selected candidate
- Reassignment to any position in the same title within the promotion unit may occur dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System
- All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title within the next six (6) months

The Unified Court System of the State of New York 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. This is a great opportunity for individuals with a passion for the legal field to join a dynamic team and contribute to the justice system in the state of New York. Apply now and become a part of the Unified Court System family!