Attorney Series, 52643

NYS Unified Court System -
Westchester, FL

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Job Details

$84,659 - $130,061 a year

Qualifications

Confidential information handling
Writing skills
Legal appeal drafting
Legal support investigation

Full Job Description

UCS-23

EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY
ANNOUNCEMENT

STATE OF NEW YORK

UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM

PLEASE POST
ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 52643

THE APPELLATE DIVISION, SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT, IS CURRENTLY SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR AN
ATTORNEY IN THE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE FOR THE 9th JUDICIAL DISTRICT. THE POSITION 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.

POSITION TITLE: ATTORNEY JG: 23

BASE SALARY: $84,659 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State bar or Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to

the New York State Bar within 18 months of appointment.

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: 26

BASE SALARY: $99,490 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY

QUALIFICATIONS: 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 Services, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other such units.
They may also oversee a departmental law guardian program.

POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY JG: 28

BASE SALARY: $110,853 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY

QUALIFICATIONS: 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 Services, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other such units. They may also
oversee a departmental law guardian program.

POSITION TITLE: PRINCIPAL ATTORNEY JG: 31

BASE SALARY: $130,061 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY

QUALIFICATIONS: 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 and
trial 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 DEPARTMENT
GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE FOR THE 9th JUDICIAL DISTRICT
399 KNOLLWOOD ROAD, SUITE 200, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10603

CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE/CONFIDENTIAL

ASSIGNMENT: Grievance Committees investigate and prosecute complaints of professional misconduct against attorneys.
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 investigations, perform legal research, conduct examinations under oath,
litigate cases before Special Referees and handle appeals. Extensive writing is involved, in the form of confidential memoranda,
petitions, motions and legal briefs. Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written – are required, as well as the ability
to handle sensitive matters in a confidential manner.

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: 1.

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 Place

Brooklyn, New York 11201
Attention: Human Resources Department

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

POSTING DATE: June 29, 2026 APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: July 27, 2026

The 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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