Court Attorney - Yonkers City Court

The 9th Judicial District is recruiting for one (1) position in the Court Attorney Series . The position will be filled in any of the following titles and will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the applicant selected: Associate Court Attorney, Senior Court Attorney, or Court Attorney. This position will be assigned to the Yonkers City Court

Key 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. Salary : $123,228 + $4,920 location pay.

• 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. Salary : $99,490 + $4,920 location pay.

• 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 eighteen (18) months of appointment. Salary : $84,659 + $4,920 location pay.

Please view the full employment announcement at: 9581.pdf