Litigation - Appellate Attorney in Brooklyn, NY

Government

Brooklyn, NY

Litigation - Appellate Attorney in Brooklyn, NY

Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Appellate Court Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
Senior Appellate Court Attorneys are tasked with researching and analyzing complex legal issues and questions for the court. The role involves serving in a confidential capacity and working with substantial independence from supervision within units located in the Appellate Divisions and Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court. Specifically, for this position, the responsibilities include:

- Assisting the Court with the administration and processing of its motion docket.
- Reviewing motion submissions.
- Presenting and recommending dispositions.
- Drafting motion orders.

The position requires maintaining strict confidentiality, and ideal candidates should have excellent research and writing skills, as well as significant oral advocacy or legal presentation experience. Appellate practice experience is highly desired.

Education and Experience Information:
To qualify for the Senior Appellate Court Attorney position, candidates must have:

- Admission to the New York State Bar.
- Two years of service in the Appellate Court Attorney title or equivalent legal experience.

Salary Information:
The base salary for the Senior Appellate Court Attorney position is $110,853, with an additional $4,920 for location pay.

General Information:
The statements provided in the job description aim to outline the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this title. They do not encompass all job duties performed by employees, and every position may not require these specific duties. Although this position is available at a particular location, the appointee might be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title within this promotion unit based on the Unified Court System's needs. Applications received from this announcement may also be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur within the court or agency over the following six months.