Court Attorney

Principal Court Attorney position in the 8th Judicial District Erie Supreme and County Courts, serving in a confidential capacity to oversee operations of special parts, terms, or departments in courts with a service population exceeding 400,000. This role focuses on the foreclosure and conference settlement part and includes supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating clerks, analysts, and attorneys assigned to Erie Supreme and County Courts.
• Preparation of Annual Order, special term, and emergency special term assignments.
• Assisting with preparation of documents.
• Managing media requests.
• Responding to judicial and referee complaints and inquiries received by administrative chambers and district office.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Three (3) years of service in the Associate Court Attorney title; or
• Eight (8) years of relevant legal experience gained after admission to the New York State Bar.

Pay

Base Salary: $130,061