Job Title: Senior Appellate Court Attorney
Organization: Appellate Division, Second Department
Department: Human Resources
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Salary: $107,629 + $4,775 location pay
The Appellate Division, Second Department is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Senior Appellate Court Attorney. This is a non-competitive, confidential position with a base salary of $107,629 plus location pay. The successful candidate will be assigned to the Appellate Division, Second Department, located at 45 Monroe Place in Brooklyn, NY.
Position Summary:
Senior Appellate Court Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity and work under substantial independence from supervision in units located in the Appellate Divisions and Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court. They are responsible for researching and analyzing complex legal issues and questions for the court, as well as performing other related duties. This position requires knowledge of the law and trial procedures, and the ability to organize, analyze, and interpret legal issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
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- Two years of service in the Appellate Court Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience
Responsibilities:
- Research and analyze legal issues
- Prepare preliminary reports and confidential memoranda
- Review draft decisions and check for accuracy of citations and conformance with the record on appeal
- Maintain strict confidentiality
General Information:
- This position is classified as non-competitive/confidential
- 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:
All interested applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form, along with a resume and cover letter, via email to **** or by mail to:
**Members Only**
45 Monroe Place
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Attention: Human Resources Department
Applicants are also encouraged to complete the Equal Employment Opportunity Data Collection Form. Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis and positions are filled as they become available.
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.
Key Points:
- Senior Appellate Court Attorney position with Appellate Division, Second Department
- Non-competitive/confidential classification
- Base salary of $107,629 + $4,775 location pay
- Minimum qualifications include admission to the New York State Bar and two years of service in the Appellate Court Attorney title or equivalent legal experience
- Responsibilities include researching and analyzing complex legal issues, preparing reports and memoranda, and reviewing draft decisions
- Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis and positions are filled as they become available
- The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer
