Hearing Officer

New York State Unified Court System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking a Court Attorney-Referee (Hearing Officer) in the Queens County Surrogate's Court Law Department. This role involves acting as a special referee, researching and analyzing complex legal questions in civil and criminal cases, and supervising court attorneys and support staff across multiple courts in the county.

Key responsibilities include conducting hearings, taking testimony, reporting findings to the judge, and drafting confidential memoranda

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar is required.
• Three years of service in the Associate Court Attorney title; or Eight years of relevant legal experience after admission to the Bar.
• Surrogate's experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hearings to hear and report or hear and determine.
• Take testimony and report findings of facts to judge.
• Research and analyze complex legal questions and issues.
• Write confidential memoranda and draft opinions.

Education

Admission to the New York State Bar

Job description

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking a Court Attorney - Referee (Hearing Officer) in the Queens County Surrogate's Court Law Department. Court Attorney-Referees act as special referees and research and analyze complex legal issues and questions raised in civil and criminal cases heard in trial courts or on appeal to certain County Courts and may be responsible for supervision of court attorneys and support staff who are located in one or more courts situated throughout a county, judicial district, or department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting hearings to either hear and report or hear and determine.


• Taking testimony and reporting findings of facts to judge.


• Researching and analyzing complex legal questions and issues.


• Writing confidential memoranda and drafting opinions.

Qualifications:

Admission to the New York State Bar; and Three years of service in the Associate Court Attorney title; or Eight years of relevant legal experience gained after admission to the New York State Bar.

Surrogate's experience not required, but preferred.