Assistant Counsel (Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection)
State of New York See More Job Openings by This Employer
The Assistant Counsel is responsible for the investigation of claims for reimbursement
filed with the Lawyers’ Fund, and for preparing, in the form of confidential memoranda to the Executive Director, written reports summarizing facts, applying legal analysis, and proposing recommendations for determining claims. Ability to write clearly is
fundamental. The Assistant Counsel is also responsible for the function and oversight of the Dishonored/Overdraft Check reporting Rule. Duties include, but are not limited to, interviewing, and corresponding with claimants and others concerning loss allegations due to dishonest conduct in the practice of law; handling sensitive matters on a confidential basis, securing documentation in the investigation of claims; applying legal analysis; and use of computer word processing, spreadsheet, database and research software. Also, legal research and writing, securing and protecting the Fund’s subrogation and creditor rights by preparing and filing legal documents and renewing judgments.
- $84,659/year
Admission to the New York State Bar; and two (2) years of legal experience
How to ApplyAPPLICATION PROCEDURES: All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at
www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) a cover letter, writing sample, three references with contact information, and a resume by email to mjk@nylawfund.org or by mail to:
Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection
119 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12210
