Court Attorney

About the role

The New York State Unified Court System, Batavia City Court, is recruiting for one (1) position in the Court Attorney Series. The position will be filled as Associate Court Attorney, Senior Court Attorney, or Court Attorney, depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant. The role is assigned to the Batavia & Lockport City Court.

Responsibilities

• Researching and analyzing legal questions and issues
• Assisting with conferencing and case management audits
• 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
• Travel may be required

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: Base Salary: $123,228
• Senior Court Attorney: Base Salary: $99,490
• Court Attorney: Base Salary: $84,659