Court Attorney - Surrogate's Court
Job Description
The New York State Unified Court System is seeking a Principal Court Attorney that will be assigned to the Onondaga County Surrogate's Court. Principal Court Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity and are responsible for overseeing the operations of special parts, terms or departments in courts with a service population exceeding 400,000.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overseeing and managing all guardianship filings within the Surrogate's Court.
- Review filings for proper form and statutory compliance.
- Setting and conducting guardianship calendars, hearings, and conferences.
- Providing legal guidance to staff regarding filing and service requirements, notice to interested parties, fiduciary eligibility, and appointments.
- Overseeing Article 17 and 17-A guardianship proceedings and trust matters.
- Reviewing wrongful death settlements and fiduciary accountings prior to submission to the judge.
- Organizing educational outreach programs for the local bar.
- Advising staff on interactions with pro se litigants.
- Some travel may be required.
Qualifications: Admission to the New York State Bar; and Three (3) years of service in the Associate Court Attorney title; or Eight (8) years of relevant legal experience gained after admission to the New York State Bar.
Base Salary: $130,061
Please view the full employment announcement at: 5608.pdf