What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Attorney Referee - Nassau County Supreme Court position at New York State Unified Court System?
The New York State Unified Court System is seeking a Court Attorney - Referee to serve as a Hearing Officer in the Nassau County Supreme Court Law Department.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting hearings to either hear and report or hear and determine.
- Conducting conferences.
- Taking testimony and reporting findings of facts to the judge.
- Researching and analyzing complex legal questions and issues.
- Writing confidential memoranda and drafting opinions.
- Conducting presumptive mediation after proper training and certification.
- A preference will be extended to candidates who are willing and not conflicted to qualify and serve as SCAR Hearing Officers in Nassau County.
Qualifications: Admission to the New York State Bar and Three (3) years of service in the Associate Court Attorney title; or Eight (8) years of relevant legal experience gained after admission to the New York State Bar.
Base Salary: $130,061 $4,920 Location Pay
Please view the full employment announcement at: 10541.pdf
Salary : $130,061