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The Grievance Committee investigates allegations of professional misconduct against attorneys and, where appropriate, prosecutes disciplinary proceedings. The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of the attorney disciplinary process. Applicants must have the ability to manage a significant caseload, conduct complex and thorough investigations, perform legal research, conduct examinations under oath, litigate cases before Special Referees and handle disciplinary matters before the Appellate Division. Extensive writing is involved, in the form of confidential memoranda, petitions, motions and legal briefs. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both verbal and written – are required, as well as the ability to handle sensitive matters in a confidential manner. Knowledge of Excel for conducting financial audits is a plus.
Salary- $84,198 - $130,061/year
POSITION TITLE: ATTORNEY JG: 23
BASE SALARY: $84,659 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY
QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State bar.
POSITION TITLE: SENIOR ATTORNEY JG: 26
BASE SALARY: $99,490 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY
QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; and Two years of service in the Attorney title; or Equivalent legal experience.
POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY JG: 28
BASE SALARY: $110,853 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY
QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; and Two years of service in the Senior Attorney title; or Equivalent legal experience.
POSITION TITLE: PRINCIPAL ATTORNEY JG: 31
BASE SALARY: $130,061 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY
QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; and two years of service in the Associate Attorney title; or Equivalent legal experience.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Principal Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity in the Mental Hygiene Legal Services, attorney disciplinary committees, departmental law-guardian offices, or other such units where they research legal questions and issues, organize complex investigations, prepare and present complex cases before administrative tribunals and trial and appellate courts, and perform related duties. Principal Attorneys may also assist in selecting and training new staff, developing and implementing policies and procedures and in handling day-to-day administrative matters. They may also work with advisory committees, assist with planning and executing educational programs, assist with resolving administrative problems, and serve as director of a departmental law guardian office.
CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE/CONFIDENTIAL
GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System. All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency within the next six (6) months.
The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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) and a resume and a cover letter by email to AD2-Postings@nycourts.gov or by mail to:
APPELLATE DIVISION, 2ND DEPARTMENT
45 MONROE PLACE
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11201
ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
