Court Attorney

About the role

This position in the Court Attorney Series will be assigned to the Law Department of the Nassau County Supreme Court. The specific title—Associate Court Attorney, Senior Court Attorney, or Court Attorney—will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.

Responsibilities

• Researching and analyzing legal questions and issues.
• Scheduling and conducting case conferencing.
• Undertaking case management analysis and audits.
• Conducting legal research and dispositions.
• Writing confidential legal memoranda.
• Drafting confidential opinions.
• Conferring with lawyers on unusual or complex proceedings and reviewing legal documents filed in connection with such proceedings.

Qualifications

• Associate Court Attorney: Admission to the New York State Bar and five (5) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.
• Senior Court Attorney: Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.
• Court Attorney: 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.

Pay

• Associate Court Attorney: $123,228 base salary + $4,920 location pay.
• Senior Court Attorney: $99,490 base salary + $4,920 location pay.
• Court Attorney: $84,659 base salary + $4,920 location pay.