Court Attorney - Yonkers City Court

New York State Unified Court System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 84,659 - 128,148; Full time

Job summary

A state judicial system is seeking a Court Attorney for the Yonkers City Court. The roles include responsibilities like researching legal questions, assisting with case management, and drafting legal documents. Applicants must either be admitted to the New York State Bar or have graduated from an accredited law school. This offers competitive salaries based on experience, ranging from approximately $84,659 to $123,228, plus location pay. Interested candidates should discuss compensation based on their qualifications during the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience for Associate Court Attorney role.
• 2+ years of relevant legal experience for Senior Court Attorney role.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or graduation from an accredited law school required.

Responsibilities

• Research legal questions and issues.
• Assist with conferencing and case management audits.
• Write legal memoranda and opinions.

Skills

Legal research and analysis

Case management

Legal writing

Confidential opinion drafting

Education

Admission to the New York State Bar

Graduation from an accredited law school

Job description

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Base pay range

$89,579.00/yr - $128,148.00/yr

The 9th Judicial District is recruiting for one (1) position in the Court Attorney Series. The position will be filled in any of the following titles and will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the applicant selected: Associate Court Attorney, Senior Court Attorney, or Court Attorney. This position will be assigned to the Yonkers City Court.

Key Responsibilities

• Researching and analyzing legal questions and issues.
• Assisting with conferencing and case management audits.
• Writing confidential legal memoranda.
• Drafting confidential opinions.
• Conferring with lawyers on unusual or complex proceedings and reviewing legal documents filed in connection with such proceedings.
• Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate Court Attorney: Admission to the New York State Bar; and Five (5) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre‑admission experience. Salary: $123,228 + $4,920 location pay.
• Senior Court Attorney: Admission to the New York State Bar; and Two (2) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre‑admission experience. Salary: $99,490 + $4,920 location pay.
• 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 eighteen (18) months of appointment. Salary: $84,659 + $4,920 location pay.