Government
Bronx, NY
Family Law - General Attorney in Bronx, NY
Attorney
No
Job Title: Court Attorney JG - 23
Job Responsibilities:
Court Attorneys in the Bronx County Surrogate’s Court are responsible for researching and analyzing legal questions and issues. Their duties include writing confidential legal memoranda, drafting confidential opinions, and conferring with lawyers on unusual or complex proceedings. They also review legal documents filed in connection with such proceedings. Court Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity and under supervision for judges or groups of judges in various courts, including Supreme Court, County Court, Surrogate's Court, the Court of Claims, Family Court, District Court, the Criminal Court and Civil Court of the City of New York, and City Courts with two or more full-time judges. Additionally, Court Attorneys may be assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court for one full term or less.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must have admission to the New York State Bar or graduation from an accredited law school with admission to the New York State Bar within 18 months of appointment.
Salary Information:
The base salary for the Court Attorney JG - 23 position is $84,659, with an additional $4,920 location pay.
General Information:
The position is classified as non-competitive/confidential and is situated in the Law Department of the Bronx County Surrogate’s Court. While a specific position is available, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title within the promotion unit based on the needs of the Unified Court System. The announcement notes that applications received may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur within the court or agency within six months.
Application Procedures:
Interested individuals who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form, a resume, and a cover letter by the specified deadline. The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on various factors, ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process.
Jun 26, 2025
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