Court Attorney

Suffolk County is hiring one (1) Court Attorney for a position in the Suffolk County Supreme Court Law Department. The position will be filled based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate in one of the following titles: Associate Court Attorney, Senior Court Attorney, or Court Attorney.

Responsibilities:

Conduct legal research and analysis on civil matters.

Draft legal memoranda, proposed orders, and confidential opinions.

Advise and confer with Justices on various legal issues including personal injury, property damage, breach of contract, labor law, premises liability, professional malpractice, municipal liability and other areas of law.

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. Salary: $123,228 + $4,920 location pay.

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. Salary: $99,490 + $4,920 location pay.

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. Salary: $84,659 + $4,920 location pay.

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to