Job Description

The New York State Unified Court System, Appellate Division Fourth Judicial Department is recruiting for two (2) positions in the Attorney series. These positions will be in either of the following titles and the title utilized will depend, in part, on the qualifications of the applicants selected: Associate Attorney, Senior Attorney, Attorney, or Assistant Attorney. Applicants should specify the position title or titles for which they wish to be considered. Only one application needs to be submitted per candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review allegations of misconduct by attorneys.
• Organizing and supervising investigations.
• Examining respondent attorneys and witnesses.
• Preparing written reports and presenting cases.
• 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:

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

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

Attorney: Admission to the New York State Bar. Base Salary: $84,659

Assistant Attorney: Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to New York State Bar within 18 months of appointment. Base Salary: $76,112

Location: Utica

Please view the full employment announcement at: 54514.pdf

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