Legal Fellow

Legal Fellow

PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission, in coordination with the New York State Unified Court System, offers one year Legal Fellowships to recent law school graduates interested in pursuing a legal career in public service. The Fellowships are renewable for one additional year at the discretion of the Williams Commission. The Legal Fellow assists with researching and writing and rotate in the various courts for the judicial district where the Legal Fellow is assigned in order to be exposed to various areas of the law. This assignment will offer valuable professional legal experience to new attorneys while also exposing them to judicial decision making and court operations. The Legal Fellows Program also will offer a special window into the justice system. Forums will be conducted for the Legal Fellows to meet with judges, elected officials, government appointees and public policy makers to learn about their work in public service as well as their individual professional experiences. Together with the Fellowship assignments, these forums will provide practical insight into the courts and professional opportunities in the legal system.

ASSIGNMENT: There are two (2) one-year fellowship available – one in Upstate New York (Buffalo, Syracuse or Rochester) and one in NYC. The fellowship is renewable for one additional year at the discretion of the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission. Duties include but are not limited to: researching and analyzing complex legal issues, drafting orders, opinions, and correspondence, proofreading opinions, learning and utilizing court technologies and resources, and preparing for trials, which includes drafting jury charges and verdict forms. A comprehensive state employment benefits package will be available.

QUALIFICATIONS: Receipt of a Juris Doctor degree from a fully accredited law school. Applicants must have graduated no more than 3 years prior to the date of appointment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf), a cover letter indicating your preferred location, a resume, a writing sample, law school transcript, two recent letters of recommendation from law school professors (if you have been practicing law following receipt of a J.D. degree, and letters from legal employers may be substituted)

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Salary: $82,198 + $4,775 Location Pay

Location: New York City

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $82,198.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person