Attorney - Grievance Committee

New York State Unified Court System; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Location Pay $4,920

Zusammenfassung

The New York State Unified Court System, Appellate Division 2nd Department, invites applications for Principal Attorney, Associate Attorney, Senior Attorney, or Attorney titles in the Grievance Committee for the 9th Judicial District. Responsibilities include misconduct investigations, complex litigation, and appeals.

Strong writing and confidentiality are essential. Salary ranges from $84,659 to $130,061 base plus $4,920 location pay, with corresponding total compensation and benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Admission to the New York State Bar and two years in the specified title.
• Ability to manage a significant caseload and conduct investigations.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience litigating before Special Referees and handling appeals.

Aufgaben

• Investigate and prosecute complaints of professional misconduct against attorneys.
• Manage a significant caseload, conduct complex investigations, perform legal research, conduct examinations under oath, litigate cases before Special Referees and handle appeals.
• Extensive writing in confidential memoranda, petitions, motions and legal briefs.

Kenntnisse

Litigation

Legal research

Written advocacy

Ausbildung

New York State Bar admission

Two years in associated title

Jobbeschreibung

The New York State Unified Court System Appellate Division 2nd Department is currently seeking applications for an Attorney in the Grievance Committee for the 9th Judicial District. The position will be filled in any of the following titles and will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the applicant selected: Principal Attorney, Associate Attorney, Senior Attorney, or Attorney.

Key Responsibilities:

Grievance Committees investigate and prosecute complaints of professional misconduct against attorneys.

The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of the attorney disciplinary process. Applicants must have the ability to manage a significant caseload, conduct complex investigations, perform legal research, conduct examinations under oath, litigate cases before Special Referees and handle appeals.

Extensive writing is involved, in the form of confidential memoranda, petitions, motions and legal briefs. Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written – are required, as well as the ability to handle sensitive matters in a confidential manner.

Qualifications:

Principal 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 + $4,920 Location Pay

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 + $4,920 Location Pay

Senior Attorney:

Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Attorney title; or Equivalent legal experience. Base Salary: $99,490 + $4,920 Location Pay

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. Base Salary: $84,659 + $4,920 Location Pay

Please view the full employment announcement at: 52661_attorney-series.pdf