Litigation - Appellate Attorney in Garden City, NY

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Garden City, NY

Litigation - Appellate Attorney in Garden City, NY

Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Principal Attorney JG: 31

Job Responsibilities:
Principal Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity within the **Members Only**, attorney disciplinary committees, departmental law-guardian offices, or other similar units. They are responsible for:
- Researching legal questions and issues.
- Organizing complex investigations.
- Preparing and presenting complex cases before administrative tribunals and trial and appellate courts.
- Assisting in selecting and training new staff.
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures.
- Handling day-to-day administrative matters.
- Working with advisory committees.
- Assisting with planning and executing educational programs.
- Resolving administrative problems.
- Serving as the director of a departmental law guardian office.

In addition to the above duties, the position is primarily focused on appellate practice, requiring exceptional legal writing and research skills. Specific duties include:
- Assisting in litigating a varied and proactive docket of mental health legal advocacy matters, including cases initiated in both the State and Federal courts and prosecuted at both appellate and trial levels.
- Conducting in-depth legal research.
- Drafting high-quality written submissions such as appellate briefs, motion papers, and memoranda of law.
- Presenting oral arguments before appellate courts.
- Helping to conclude the litigation to a successful end, whether resulting in an order, judgment, or settlement.
- Completing assignments under strict time constraints.
- Traveling to appellate courts within New York State as required.

Education and Experience Information:
- Admission to the New York State Bar.
- Two (2) years of service in the Associate Attorney title or equivalent legal experience.
- Excellent writing, research, and oral advocacy skills are essential.

Salary Information:
Base Salary: $130,061 + $4,920 location pay

General Information:
The position is classified as non-competitive/confidential and is situated in the **Members Only** - Special Litigation and Appeals Unit. While the current position is located in Garden City, Nassau County, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title within the promotion unit, depending on the needs of the Unified Court System. All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur within the court or agency within the next six months.

The New York State Unified Court System 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.

Jun 16, 2025
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