Description:
New York City Criminal Court is recruiting for one (1) position in the Court Attorney (Trial Part) series. The position will be filled in any of these titles and will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the applicant selected.Position Title: ASSOCIATE COURT ATTORNEY (TRIAL PART) (JG-29)
Base Salary: $113,467 + $4,775 Location Pay
Qualifications: Admission to the New York State Bar; and Five (5) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre admission experience.
Distinguishing Features of Work: Associate Court Attorneys (Trial Part) research and analyze complex legal issues and questions and may be responsible for supervision of attorneys and support staff who are located in one or more courts situated throughout a county, judicial district, or department. They serve in a confidential capacity and work with substantial independence from supervision for judges or groups of judges in District Court; the Criminal Court and Civil Court of the City of New York; and City Courts with two or more full-time judges. Associate Court Attorneys (Trial Part) may be assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court for one full term or less.
POSITION TITLE: SENIOR COURT ATTORNEY (TRIAL PART) (JG-25)
Base Salary: $91,642 + $4,775 Location Pay
Qualifications: Admission to the New York State Bar; and Two (2) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre admission experience.
Distinguishing Features of Work: Senior Court Attorneys (Trial Part) research and analyze complex legal issues and questions and may be responsible for supervision of attorneys and support staff who are located in one or more courts situated throughout a county, judicial district, or department. They serve in a confidential capacity and work with substantial independence from supervision for judges or groups of judges in District Court; the Criminal Court and Civil Court of the City of New York; and City Courts with two or more full-time judges. Senior Court Attorneys (Trial Part) may be assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court for one full term or less.
Position Title: COURT ATTORNEY (TRIAL PART) (JG-23)
Base salary: $82,198 + $4,775 Location Pay
Qualifications: 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.
Distinguishing Features of Work: Court Attorneys (Trial Part) research and analyze legal issues and questions and perform other related duties. They serve in a confidential capacity and under supervision for judges or groups of judges in District Court; the Criminal Court and Civil Court of the City of New York; and City Courts with two or more full-time judges. Court Attorneys (Trial Part) may be assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court for one full term or less.
Assignment: This position is assigned to Hon. Rachel Pauley in NYC Criminal Court. Duties include but are not limited to: researching and analyzing legal questions and issues; conferring with and advising judge on legal issues; writing confidential legal memoranda and recommending decisions; drafting confidential opinions, decisions, orders, and correspondence; and arranging and conducting conferences with litigants and other parties to action.
