Court Attorney - Housing Part & Help Center (Civil Court)

The New York State Unified Court System New York City Civil Court is recruiting in the Court Attorney Series in New York City. The positions will be filled in one of the following titles and will be dependent on the qualifications of the applicant selected: Associate Court Attorney, Senior Court Attorney, or Court Attorney. These positions are assigned to the Court Attorney Pool of the New York City Civil Court, based on operational needs, to support the Housing Part and/or the Court’s Help Centers. Court Attorneys assigned to the Housing Part provide legal support to judges, including conferencing cases with attorneys and self-represented litigants; assisting parties in resolving disputes and reaching settlements; conducting legal research; conferring with and advising judges on legal issues; drafting decisions, orders, and legal memoranda; and preparing responses to inquiries. Court Attorneys assigned to the Help Centers provide procedural assistance to self-represented litigants across all case types heard in the court, including Civil, Housing, and Small Claims/Commercial Claims matters. Key Responsibilities: Providing procedural information. Assisting litigants with Do-It-Yourself (DIY) computer programs to generate court forms and informational materials. Answering general questions from the public. Providing appropriate forms. Directing court users to the proper departments. Reviewing court papers for completeness. Collecting and reporting statistical data. Serving as a liaison to statewide Help Center administration. Qualifications: Associate Court Attorney: Admission to the New York State Bar; and Five (5) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience. Senior Court Attorney: Admission to the New York State Bar; and Two (2) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience. Court Attorney: Admission to the New York State Bar; or Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar within eighteen (18) months of appointment. Please view the full employment announcement at: 20626_court_attorney_series.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr New York State Unified Court System