Family Law - General Attorney in Bronx, NY

Government

Bronx, NY

Family Law - General Attorney in Bronx, NY

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Associate Court Attorney JG - 30

Job Responsibilities:
Associate Court Attorneys in the Bronx Surrogate's Court are tasked with researching and analyzing complex legal issues and questions. They may also be responsible for supervising attorneys and support staff located throughout a county, judicial district, or department. The role involves serving in a confidential capacity under the supervision of judges or groups of judges in various courts, including the Supreme Court, County Court, Surrogate's Court, Court of Claims, Family Court, District Court, and the Criminal and Civil Courts of the City of New York, as well as City Courts with two or more full-time judges. Associate Court Attorneys may be assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court for one full term or less.

The assignment at the Bronx County Surrogate’s Court specifically involves staffing the Help Center and providing procedural information to unrepresented litigants in Surrogate’s Court Practice. This includes assisting individuals in understanding necessary documentation for filings and guiding them through court processes. Additional duties include:
- Assisting unrepresented litigants in using Do-It-Yourself computer programs to generate court forms and information sheets.
- Answering general questions from the public.
- Distributing forms and directing the public to the proper departments for assistance.
- Reviewing court papers and collecting and reporting statistical information.
- Acting as a liaison with statewide Help Center administration.
- Assisting the Voluntary Administration Small Estates Department with community and stakeholders who do not speak English.

Education and Experience:
Candidates must have admission to the New York State Bar and five years of relevant legal experience, which may include up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.

Salary Information:
The base salary for the Associate Court Attorney position is $123,228, with an additional $4,920 for location pay.

General Information:
The job description provides an overview of the general nature and level of work expected from individuals assigned to this title. It is noted that not all job duties are included in the description, and every position may not require the listed duties. While the position is available at a specific location, the appointee may be reassigned to any position in the same title within the promotion unit based on the needs of the Unified Court System. Applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in the court or agency within the next six months.

The **Members Only** is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on 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 factors.