Court Attorney -Referee

Court Attorney-Referees act as special referees and research and analyze complex legal issues and questions raised in civil and criminal cases heard in trial courts or on appeal to certain County Courts and may be responsible for supervision of court attorneys and support staff who are located in one or more courts situated throughout a county, judicial district, or department. They serve in a confidential capacity and work with substantial independence from supervision in units located in the Court of Claims or special parts in the Supreme Court or in County, District, Family, and Surrogate's Courts in counties entirely within cities or in counties that have populations exceeding 400,000.

ASSIGNMENT: This position will be assigned to the Law department of Surrogate Bernard Graham. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: conducting hearings to either hear and report or hear and determine; taking testimony and reporting findings of facts to judge; researching and analyzing complex legal questions and issues; and writing confidential memoranda and drafting opinions.

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; and Three years of service in the Associate Court Attorney title; or Eight years of relevant legal experience gained after admission to the New York State Bar.

BASE SALARY: $126,278

LOCATION PAY: $4,775

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LOCATION: Brooklyn

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $126,278.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person