Deputy Chief Court Attorney
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Location: Albany, NY 12203
Description:
Duties Description The Deputy Chief Court Attorney to Court of Appeals serves in a confidential capacity and assists the Chief Court Attorney to Court of Appeals in supervising court attorneys, researching and analyzing legal issues and questions for the Court, and performing other related duties.
ASSIGNMENT: Responsibilities include, among others, assigning work to court attorneys, editing their work, evaluating their performance, screening candidates for court attorney positions, supervising non-attorney personnel assigned to the Central Legal Research Staff, monitoring Central Legal Search Staff caseloads, and establishing work priorities. The applicant must demonstrate ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis; train, supervise and coordinate the activities of a subordinate staff; edit and write clear, logical and concise prose; and assess the merits of competing legal arguments.
Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar and one year of service in the Senior Court Attorney to Court of Appeals title; or Equivalent legal experience.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Heather Davis, Esq
Telephone
Fax
Email Address COAHR@nycourts.gov
Address
Street 20 Eagle Street
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12207
Notes on Applying 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 cover letter and resume by email to COAHR@nycourts.gov or by mail to:
Heather Davis, Esq.
Clerk, Court of Appeals
NYS Court of Appeals
20 Eagle Street Albany, New York 12207
ASSIGNMENT: Responsibilities include, among others, assigning work to court attorneys, editing their work, evaluating their performance, screening candidates for court attorney positions, supervising non-attorney personnel assigned to the Central Legal Research Staff, monitoring Central Legal Search Staff caseloads, and establishing work priorities. The applicant must demonstrate ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis; train, supervise and coordinate the activities of a subordinate staff; edit and write clear, logical and concise prose; and assess the merits of competing legal arguments.
Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar and one year of service in the Senior Court Attorney to Court of Appeals title; or Equivalent legal experience.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Heather Davis, Esq
Telephone
Fax
Email Address COAHR@nycourts.gov
Address
Street 20 Eagle Street
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12207
Notes on Applying 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 cover letter and resume by email to COAHR@nycourts.gov or by mail to:
Heather Davis, Esq.
Clerk, Court of Appeals
NYS Court of Appeals
20 Eagle Street Albany, New York 12207