Court Attorney - NYC Civil Court

Key Responsibilities: Conferencing cases with attorneys and pro se litigants. Assisting parties in reaching settlements. Conducting legal research. Conferring with and advising judges on legal issues. Drafting orders and legal opinions to be adopted by the court. Preparing responses to inquiries. In addition, some positions may be assigned to the Help Centers in the New York City Civil Court. Duties in the Help Center include, but are not limited to: Staffing the Help Center and providing procedural information to unrepresented litigants. Assisting unrepresented litigants in the use of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) computer programs to generate court forms and information sheets. Answering general questions from the public. Directing the public to the proper departments for assistance. Reviewing court papers. Collecting and reporting statistical information. Serving as a liaison to statewide Help Center administration. 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 see the full employment announcement at: 20540.pdf Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries Legal Services and Courts of Law