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Agency Court Administration, Office of

Title Attorney Series (52576)

Occupational Category Legal

Salary Grade 31

Bargaining Unit None listed

Salary Range From $76112 to $168568 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Kings

Street Address 335 Adams St

City Brooklyn

State NY

Zip Code 11201

Duties Description ASSIGNMENT: The Grievance Committee investigates allegations of professional misconduct against attorneys and, where appropriate, prosecutes disciplinary proceedings. The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of the attorney disciplinary process. Applicants must have the ability to manage a significant caseload, conduct complex and thorough investigations, perform legal research, conduct examinations under oath, litigate cases before Special Referees and handle disciplinary matters before the Appellate Division. Extensive writing is involved, in the form of confidential memoranda, petitions, motions and legal briefs. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both verbal and written – are required, as well as the ability to handle sensitive matters in a confidential manner. Knowledge of Excel for conducting financial audits is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State bar.

Additional Comments PLEASE POSTANNOUNCEMENT NO. 52576THE APPELLATE DIVISION, SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT, IS CURRENTLY SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THREE (3) ATTORNEYS IN THE COURT’S GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE. THE POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TITLES DEPENDENT UPON THE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF THE APPLICANT SELECTED. APPLICANTS SHOULD SPECIFY THE POSITION TITLE OR TITLES FOR WHICH THEY WISH TO BE CONSIDERED. CANDIDATES WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO POSTING #52555 NEED NOT REAPPLY AND WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.------------------------------------------------------------------POSITION TITLE: ATTORNEY JG: 23BASE SALARY: $84,659 + $4,920 LOCATION PAYQUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State bar.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Under direct supervision, Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity and research legal questions and issues, prepare cases for administrative proceedings and litigation in the courts, and perform other related duties. Attorneys provide legal research and advocacy services in the Mental Hygiene Legal Services, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other such units.------------------------------------------------------------------POSITION TITLE: SENIOR ATTORNEY JG: 26BASE SALARY: $99,490 + $4,920 LOCATION PAYQUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State bar and two (2) years of service in the Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: With substantial independence from supervision, Senior Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity and research legal questions and issues, organize investigations, prepare and present cases before administrative tribunals and courts, and perform other related duties. Senior Attorneys provide legal research and advocacy services in the Mental Hygiene Legal Service, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other such units. They may also oversee a departmental law guardian program.------------------------------------------------------------------POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY JG: 28BASE SALARY: $110,853 + $4,920 LOCATION PAYQUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Senior Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Associate Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity and research legal questions and issues, organize complex investigations, prepare and present complex cases before administrative tribunals and trial and appellate courts, and perform other related duties. Associate Attorneys provide legal research and advocacy services in the Mental Hygiene Legal Service, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other such units. They may also oversee a departmental law guardian program.------------------------------------------------------------------POSITION TITLE: PRINCIPAL ATTORNEY JG: 31BASE SALARY: $130,061 + $4,920 LOCATION PAYQUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Associate Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Principal Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity in the Mental Hygiene Legal Services, attorney disciplinary committees, departmental law-guardian offices, or other such units where they research legal questions and issues, organize complex investigations, prepare and present complex cases before administrative tribunals andtrial and appellate courts, and perform related duties. Principal Attorneys may also assist in selecting and training new staff, developing and implementing policies and procedures and in handling day-to-day administrative matters. They may also work with advisory committees, assist with planning and executing educational programs, assist with resolving administrative problems, and serve as director of a departmental law guardian office.------------------------------------------------------------------LOCATION: APPELLATE DIVISION, 2ND DEPARTMENTGRIEVANCE COMMITTEE FOR THE 2ND, 11TH & 13TH JUDICIAL DISTRICTS335 ADAMS STREET, SUITE 2400, BROOKLYN, NY 11201CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE/CONFIDENTIALASSIGNMENT: The Grievance Committee investigates allegations of professional misconduct against attorneys and, where appropriate, prosecutes disciplinary proceedings. The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of the attorney disciplinary process. Applicants must have the ability to manage a significant caseload, conduct complex and thorough investigations, perform legal research, conduct examinations under oath, litigate cases before Special Referees and handle disciplinary matters before the Appellate Division. Extensive writing is involved, in the form of confidential memoranda, petitions, motions and legal briefs. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both verbal and written – are required, as well as the ability to handle sensitive matters in a confidential manner. Knowledge of Excel for conducting financial audits is a plus.GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System. All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency within the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 3.APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a resume and cover letter by email to [email protected] with the appropriate announcement number in the subject line or by mail to:Appellate Division, 2nd Department 45 Monroe PlaceBrooklyn, New York 11201Attention: Human Resources DepartmentAPPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.POSTING DATE: October 30, 2025 APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: November 27, 2025The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Appellate Division, 2nd Department

45 Monroe Place

City Brooklyn

State NY

Zip Code 11201

Notes on Applying Attn: Human Resources Dept