Organization: Unified Court System
Job Title: Senior Court Attorney
Experience: Two (2) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience
Salary: $99,490 + $4,920 location pay
Location: Family Court, New York City - Bronx County
H1: Senior Court Attorney Position in New York City Family Court
H2: Join the Unified Court System as a Senior Court Attorney in Bronx County
- One (1) position available in the Court Attorney series
- Admitted to the New York State Bar required
- Research and analyze complex legal issues
- May supervise attorneys and support staff
- Serve in a confidential capacity for judges or groups of judges in various courts
- May be assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court
- Non-competitive and confidential classification
- Assigned to the Hon. Ronna H. Gordon-Galchus in New York City Family Court
- Duties include researching and analyzing legal questions and issues, assisting with case management, and drafting legal documents
- Reassignment to any position in the same title within the Unified Court System possible
- Equal Employment Opportunity Data Collection form encouraged to be completed
The Unified Court System in New York State is seeking a Senior Court Attorney to join their team in Bronx County. This position offers a base salary of $99,490 plus $4,920 location pay and requires admission to the New York State Bar. The ideal candidate will have two (2) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience. This is a non-competitive and confidential position within the Family Court in New York City.
As a Senior Court Attorney, you will research and analyze complex legal issues and questions and may also have the responsibility of supervising attorneys and support staff. This position serves in a confidential capacity for judges or groups of judges in various courts throughout the county, judicial district, or department. You may also be assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court for a full term or less.
This position is located at the Hon. Ronna H. Gordon-Galchus in New York City Family Court and will involve researching and analyzing legal questions and issues in Child Protective, Juvenile Delinquency, and Custody and Visitation matters. You will also assist with case management audits, write confidential legal memoranda, draft confidential opinions, and confer with lawyers on complex proceedings.
The Unified Court System values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. They are an equal opportunity employer and do 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 factors.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form, a resume, and cover letter by email or mail to the Hon. Ronna H. Gordon-Galchus. All applications received will be considered for any vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months. Don't miss your chance to join the Unified Court System as a Senior Court Attorney in Bronx County. Apply today!
