What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hearing Officer position at New York State Unified Court System?
The New York State Unified Court System is seeking a Court Attorney - Referee (Hearing Officer) in the Nassau County Supreme Court. 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 a broad range of issues in accordance with a reference.
- Taking testimony and reporting findings of facts to judges.
- Qualifying as a Small Claims Assessment Hearing (SCAR) Officer and undertaking SCAR hearings.
- Undertaking line by line review of signatures at the Board of Elections related to election law disputes.
- Researching and analyzing complex legal questions and issues.
- Conferencing and mediating disputes and resolving motions.
- Resolving discovery, scheduling and other case management disputes.
- Assisting with trial scheduling objectives.
- Conducting mandatory foreclosure conferences.
- Writing confidential memoranda and drafting/reviewing determinations, orders and/or opinions.
Qualifications: Admission to the New York State Bar; and Three years of service in the Associate Court Attorney title; or Eight 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: 10624_court_attorney_referee.pdf
Salary : $130,061