Attorney

New York State Unified Court System; City of Plattsburgh (NY); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 111.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

13 Paid Holidays

20 Paid Vacation Days within the first

Resumo da vaga

The New York State Unified Court System in Plattsburgh, New York, is recruiting for Attorney positions in the Appellate Division, Third Department of Mental Hygiene Legal Service. Multiple titles determine compensation and responsibilities, with strong emphasis on legal expertise and service to the judiciary.

Positions are full-time and located in Plattsburgh. Salary levels are listed for Associate Court Attorney, Senior Court Attorney, and Court Attorney, reflecting the diverse roles within the

Qualificações

• ASSOCIATE COURT ATTORNEY: Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Senior Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience.
• SENIOR COURT ATTORNEY: Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience.
• COURT ATTORNEY: Admission to the New York State Bar; or Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar within 18 months of appointment.

Responsabilidades

• Legal research and writing
• Researching and analyzing legal questions and issues
• Conferring with and advising judges on legal issues
• Writing confidential legal memoranda and recommending decisions
• Drafting confidential opinions, decisions, orders, and correspondence
• Arranging and conducting conferences with litigants and other parties to action

Conhecimentos

Legal research

Legal writing

Conferring with judges

Formação

NY State Bar admission

Graduation from an accredited law school

Descrição da vaga

The New York State Unified Court System (NYS UCS) is one of the largest and most diverse court systems in the nation, responsible for delivering fair, efficient, and accessible justice to the people of New York. With courts operating in every county statewide, NYS UCS supports a wide range of legal proceedings and provides essential services that uphold the rule of law. The court system is committed to integrity, professionalism, and public service across all operations.

Position Overview:

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking an Attorney for the Appellate Division, Third Department of Mental Hygiene Legal Service in Plattsburgh, New York.

The Appellate Division, Third Department, Mental Hygiene Legal Service is recruiting for one (1) position in the Attorney series. The position will be filled in one of the following titles and will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the applicant selected.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Legal research and writing
• Researching and analyzing legal questions and issues
• Conferring with and advising judges on legal issues
• Writing confidential legal memoranda and recommending decisions
• Drafting confidential opinions, decisions, orders, and correspondence
• Arranging and conducting conferences with litigants and other parties to action

Qualifications:

• ASSOCIATE COURT ATTORNEY: Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Senior Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience.
• SENIOR COURT ATTORNEY: Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience.
• COURT ATTORNEY: Admission to the New York State Bar; or Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar within 18 months of appointment.

Employment Type:

• Full-time

Salary & Compensation:

• ASSOCIATE COURT ATTORNEY: $110,853
• SENIOR COURT ATTORNEY: $99,490
• COURT ATTORNEY: $84,659

Location:

Plattsburgh, New York

What the Courts Offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 20 Paid Vacation Days within the first year

Full Job Description can be reviewed here: 53621_attorney-series.pdf

Applications must be postmarked or received by: November 24, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

It is the policy of the UCS to ensure equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including freedom from sexual harassment), sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or, in certain circumstances, prior criminal record.