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New York State Unified Court System · 4 days ago

Court Attorney - Surrogate's Court

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$123K/yr - $128K/yr

2+ years exp

The New York State Unified Court System, Queens County Surrogate's Court is recruiting for two positions in the Court Attorney Series. These positions involve researching legal issues, advising judges, and drafting legal documents.

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Responsibilities

Researching and analyzing legal questions and issues

Conferring with and advising judge on legal issues

Writing confidential legal memoranda and recommending decisions

Drafting confidential opinions, decisions, orders, and correspondence

Candidates must possess strong legal research and writing skills

Experience in Surrogate’s Court is preferred, but not required

Qualification

New York State Bar AdmissionLegal ResearchLegal WritingSurrogate's Court ExperienceConfidential Memoranda Drafting

Required

Admission to the New York State Bar

Five (5) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience for Associate Court Attorney

Two (2) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience for Senior Court Attorney

Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar within 18 months of appointment for Court Attorney

Strong legal research and writing skills

Preferred

Experience in Surrogate's Court

Company

New York State Unified Court System

New York State Unified Court System is a government administration that provides justice services.

Founded in 1691

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.nycourts.gov

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