Court Attorney (Series)

JG-30:Associate Court Attorneys 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 under supervision for judges or groups of judges in Supreme Court; County Court; Surrogate's Court; the Court of Claims; Family Court; 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 may be assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court for one full term or less.

JG-26: Senior Court Attorneys 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 under supervision for judges or groups of judges in Supreme Court; County Court; Surrogate's Court; the Court of Claims; Family Court; 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 may be assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court for one full term or less.

JG-23:Court Attorneys 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 Supreme Court; County Court; Surrogate's Court; the Court of Claims; Family Court; 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 may be assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court for one full term or less.

The position will be assigned to the Law Department in Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term. Duties include but are not limited to: researching and analyzing legal questions and issues; assisting with conferencing and case management audits; assisting Supervising Judge with case disposition programs; writing confidential legal memoranda; drafting confidential

Minimum Qualifications

JG-30: Admission to the New York State Bar and Five (5) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.

JG-26: Admission to the New York State Bar and Two (2) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.

JG-23: 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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.