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 ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 52555

THE 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 #52534 NEED NOT REAPPLY AND WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

POSITION TITLE: ATTORNEY JG: 23

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

QUALIFICATIONS: 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: 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 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: 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 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: 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 2ND, 11TH & 13TH JUDICIAL DISTRICTS

335 ADAMS STREET, SUITE 2400, BROOKLYN, NY 11201

CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE/CONFIDENTIAL

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.

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 Place

Brooklyn, New York 11201

Attention: Human Resources Department

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

POSTING DATE: August 28, 2025 APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: September 25, 2025

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