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NYS Unified Court System SENIOR APPELLATE COURT ATTORNEY in Albany, New York
Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Senior Appellate Court Attorneys research and analyze complex legal issues and questions for the court and perform other related duties. They serve in a confidential capacity and work under substantial independence from supervision in units located in the Appellate Divisions and Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court.
ASSIGNMENT: This position is in the Court's Office of the Legal Profession (OLP) and assists the Court in the administration and disposition of matters on the Court's professional matters docket. Attorneys in this position prepare memoranda and other case materials for the Court's consideration in cases arising under the Uniform Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters (22 NYCRR) part 1240 and may assist the individual Justices of the Court in the drafting of Court decisions in such cases. OLP attorneys also regularly interact with the parties involved in professional matter litigation before the Court and assist members of the public with inquiries related to the regulation and oversight of the legal profession. Position may be eligible for 20% remote work as part of a pilot program; eligibility is at the discretion of the court and OLP and may be subject to change based upon the needs of the court.
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. Position(s) available at the present time: 1 . Special arrangements for people with disabilities may be made by contacting this office at 518-471-4730 prior to the interview. APPLICATION 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) and a cover letter, resume and references by email to AD3-Employment@nycourts.gov or mail to: Robert D. Mayberger Clerk of the Court Appellate Division, Third Department P. O. Box 7288, Capitol Station Albany, New York 12224
POSTING DATE: December 10, 2024 APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: January 7, 2025
