Attorney in White Plains, NY

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White Plains, NY

Attorney in White Plains, NY

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Organization: New York State Unified Court System
Job Title: Court Attorney-Referee
Salary: $126,278 + $4,775 location pay
Experience: Admission to the New York State Bar, 3 years of service as an Associate Court Attorney, or 8 years of relevant legal experience after admission to the Bar
Location: 9th Judicial District, Westchester Supreme Court

Summary:
The New York State Unified Court System is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Court Attorney-Referee at the Westchester Supreme Court. This is a non-competitive and confidential position with a base salary of $126,278 plus a location pay of $4,775. Applicants must have admission to the New York State Bar and either 3 years of service as an Associate Court Attorney or 8 years of relevant legal experience after admission to the Bar.

Responsibilities:
- Act as a special referee and research and analyze complex legal issues in civil and criminal cases
- May supervise court attorneys and support staff in one or more courts within a county, judicial district, or department
- Serve in a confidential capacity and work independently with substantial independence
- Duties may include drafting decisions, conducting hearings, taking testimony, and writing confidential memoranda
- Travel may be required throughout the 9th Judicial District
- Preference given to applicants with experience in civil litigation and strong writing skills

Qualifications:
- Admission to the New York State Bar
- 3 years of service as an Associate Court Attorney OR 8 years of relevant legal experience after admission to the Bar

Application Process:
Interested applicants must submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form, resume, and cover letter by email or mail. The Equal Employment Opportunity Data Collection Form is also encouraged to be completed.

H1: Court Attorney-Referee Position at Westchester Supreme Court
H2: Join the New York State Unified Court System as a Court Attorney-Referee

Bullet Points:
- Non-competitive and confidential position with a base salary of $126,278 + $4,775 location pay
- Requires admission to the New York State Bar and either 3 years of service as an Associate Court Attorney or 8 years of relevant legal experience
- Responsibilities include acting as a special referee, researching and analyzing complex legal issues, and potentially supervising court attorneys and support staff
- Travel may be required throughout the 9th Judicial District
- Preference given to applicants with experience in civil litigation and strong writing skills
- Applications will be considered for any vacancies that may occur within the next six months in the same title within the promotion unit
- Equal Employment Opportunity Data Collection Form encouraged to be completed.