Assistant Appellate Court Attorney

Duties: Assistant Appellate Court Attorneys receive on-the-job instruction sin researching and analyzing legal issues and questions for the court anding performing other related duties. Assistant Appellate Court Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity and work under direct supervision in units located in the Appellate Divisions and the Appellate Terms of the supreme court. Researches and analyzes legal questions and issues, and prepares preliminary reports and confidential memorandums. Reviews draft decisions and checks for accuracy of citations and conformance with the record of appeal.

Qualification: Graduation from an accredited law school with an exceptional record of academic achievement such as being a member of the law review, graduating in the top 10% of the class or graduating cum laude or magna cum laude, and admission to the New York State Bar within eighteen months of appointment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the laws and rules governing civil and criminal practice, the New York State and Federal Constitutions, legal terminology, and forms. Knowledge of trial and hearing procedures. Ability to write clear and concise prose. Ability to organize factual and legal data into clear and logical sequences. Ability to analyze legal issues and identify relevant case opinions and facts. Ability to communicate orally in a clear and succinct manner. Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.

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