Litigation - Appellate Attorney in Rochester, NY

Government

Rochester, NY

Litigation - Appellate Attorney in Rochester, NY

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Title: Two-Year Clerkships Available at Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department

Organization: Appellate Division, Fourth Department

Location: Rochester, NY

Salary: $96,594 base salary

Position Titles: Appellate Court Attorney JG: 26

Experience:

Application Deadline: October 4, 2024

The Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department is currently seeking applications for TWO-YEAR CLERKSHIPS in the Court's Legal Research Department. These positions are available in either of the following titles: Appellate Court Attorney JG: 26. The specific title used will depend on the qualifications of the selected applicants. Interested candidates should specify the position title(s) for which they wish to be considered.

The Appellate Court Attorney position is a non-competitive, confidential, and temporary appointment with a base salary of $96,594. The primary responsibilities of this role include researching and analyzing legal issues and questions for the court, as well as performing other related duties. Appellate Court Attorneys work under supervision in units located in the Appellate Divisions and Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court.

General Duties:

- Research and analyze legal questions and issues
- Prepare preliminary reports and confidential memoranda
- Review draft decisions and check for accuracy of citations and conformance with the record on appeal

Qualifications:

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- Ability to work in a confidential capacity
- Strong research and analytical skills

Location:

The position(s) available will be located at the Appellate Division, Fourth Department in Rochester, NY.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The **Members Only** is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Application Process:

Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form, along with a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample. These documents can be submitted via email to **** or by mail to the following address:

Mary L. Jones, Human Resources
Appellate Division, Fourth Department
M. Dolores Denman Courthouse
50 East Avenue, Suite 200
Rochester, New York 14604

Applicants are encouraged to complete the Equal Employment Opportunity Data Collection Form. Special arrangements for applicants with disabilities can be made by contacting the Appellate Division Human Resources Office prior to the interview at (585) 530-3104.

Application Deadline:

All applications must be postmarked or received by October 4, 2024. Initial interviews will be conducted by early October 2024, with final interviews scheduled in late October 2024 to fill positions which will become available on August 14, 2025.

About the Appellate Division, Fourth Department:

The Appellate Division, Fourth Department is one of four departments of the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division. It is responsible for hearing appeals from trial courts in the 22 counties of Western and Central New York. The Court is composed of five justices and has jurisdiction over both civil and criminal cases.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for advancement
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off

Summary:

The Appellate Division, Fourth Department is seeking applications for two-year clerkships in the Court's Legal Research Department. These positions are available in either of the following titles: Appellate Court Attorney JG: 26. The primary responsibilities include researching and analyzing legal issues and questions for the court, as well as performing other related duties. Interested candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar and have strong research and analytical skills. The deadline for applications is October 4, 2024. The Appellate Division, Fourth Department is an equal opportunity employer.