What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Clerk to Judge position at New York State Unified Court System?
The New York State Unified Court System is seeking a Principal Law Clerk to Judge in the Kings County Supreme Court - Criminal Term. Principal Law Clerks to Judge are responsible for researching and analyzing uniquely intricate, complex and sensitive legal issues and questions for individual judges. They also provide other personal and confidential assistance to an individual judge or judges.
Key Responsibilities:
The position is assigned to a Supreme Court Justice in Kings County. Duties include, but are not limited to: researching and analyzing intricate, complex, and sensitive legal issues and questions; preparing memoranda with recommendations; drafting opinions, decisions, orders, jury charges, correspondence, and other written material; conferring with lawyers on unusual or complex proceedings and reviewing legal documents; reviewing and verifying citations; conferring with and advising the judge on legal issues; arranging the judge’s calendar and scheduling meetings and conferences; and conducting discovery, pre-trial, and settlement conferences.
Qualifications: Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Associate Law Clerk to Judge title; or five (5) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.
Base Salary: $130,061 $4,920 Location Pay
Please view the full employment announcement at: 26632_principal_law_clerk_to_judge.pdf
Salary : $130,061