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Attorney - Buffalo

New York State Unified Court System, New York, NY, United States


The New York State Unified Court System,

Appellate Division 4th Department , is recruiting for one (1) position in the

Attorney Series.

The position will be in either of the following titles and will be dependent, in part, on the qualifications of the applicants selected:

Principal Attorney or Associate Attorney.

Key Responsibilities

Reviewing allegations of misconduct by attorneys.

Organizing and supervising investigations.

Examining respondent attorneys and witnesses.

Preparing written reports and presenting cases before the Attorney Disciplinary Committees.

Preparing petitions charging professional misconduct.

Conducting evidentiary hearings before Judicial Hearing Officers.

Researching legal issues and preparing motions and legal memoranda.

Arguing motions and appeals before the Appellate Division.

Lecturing regularly at Continuing Legal Education seminars on ethics.

Qualifications
Principal Attorney:

Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Associate Attorney title; or Equivalent legal experience.

Base Salary:

$130,061

Associate Attorney:

Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Senior Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience.

Base Salary:

$110,853

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