Attorney - Attorney Grievance

New York State Unified Court System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,853 - 130,061; Full time

Job summary

A government judicial body in New York is seeking candidates for positions in the Attorney Series, specifically as Principal Attorney or Associate Attorney. The roles involve reviewing misconduct allegations, supervising investigations, and presenting cases. Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar with two years of relevant experience. Competitive salaries of $130,061 for Principal Attorney and $110,853 for Associate Attorney are offered.

Qualifications

• Two years of service as an Associate Attorney or equivalent legal experience.
• For Associate Attorney, two years of service in the Senior Attorney title or equivalent legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing allegations of misconduct by attorneys.
• Organizing and supervising investigations.
• Preparing written reports and presenting cases before the Attorney Disciplinary Committees.
• Conducting evidentiary hearings before Judicial Hearing Officers.
• Researching legal issues and preparing motions and legal memoranda.

Education

Admission to the New York State Bar

Job description

Overview

The New York State Unified Court System, Appellate Division Fourth Department is recruiting for one (1) position in the Attorney Series. The position will be in either of the following titles and the title utilized will depend, in part, on the qualifications and experience of the applicant selected: Principal Attorney or Associate Attorney.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing allegations of misconduct by attorneys.
• Organizing and supervising investigations.
• Examining respondent attorneys and witnesses.
• Preparing written reports and presenting cases before the Attorney Disciplinary Committees.
• Preparing petitions charging professional misconduct.
• Conducting evidentiary hearings before Judicial Hearing Officers.
• Researching legal issues and preparing motions and legal memoranda.
• Arguing motions and appeals before the Appellate Division.
• Lecturing regularly at Continuing Legal Education seminars on ethics.

Qualifications

Principal Court Attorney: Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Associate Attorney title; or Equivalent legal experience. Base Salary: $130,061

Associate Attorney: Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Senior Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience. Base Salary: $110,853

Please view the full employment announcement at: 54603.pdf