Overview
Litigation Paralegal-Prior Experience REQUIRED Jobs in Fort Worth, TX at The Washington Firm, P.C.
THE COURT OF CLAIMS IS RECRUITING FOR ONE (1) POSITION IN THE LAW CLERK TO JUDGE SERIES. THE POSITION WILL BE FILLED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TITLES AND WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF THE APPLICANT SELECTED.
POSITION TITLE: PRINCIPAL LAW CLERK TO JUDGE JG: 31
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: $126,278 + $4,775 LOCATION PAY
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: 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. Principal Law Clerks to Judge are appointed by judges of all Supreme Courts, the Court of Claims, and in the following courts in accordance with staffing needs: County Courts with two (2) or more full- time judges or with one (1) full-time judge and combined annual filings of indictments and Supreme Court civil actions exceeding 650; and Surrogate’s Courts with ten (10) or more non- judicial employees (excluding Chief Clerks and Judges’ personal appointees). Principal Law Clerks to Judge are personally appointed by the judge or judges for whom they work and serve at their pleasure.
POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE LAW CLERK TO JUDGE JG: 28
QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; and One year of service in the Senior Law Clerk to Judge title; or Three (3) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.
BASE SALARY: $107,629 + $4,775 LOCATION PAY
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Associate Law Clerks to Judge are responsible for researching and analyzing complex and difficult legal issues and questions for individual judges. They also provide other personal and confidential assistance to an individual judge or judges. Associate Law Clerks to Judge are appointed by judges of all Supreme Courts, the Court of Claims, and in the following courts in accordance with staffing needs: County Courts with two (2) or more full-time judges or with one (1) full-time judge and combined annual fillings of indictments and Supreme Court civil actions exceeding 650; and Surrogate’s Courts with ten (10) or more non-judicial employees (excluding Chief Clerks and Judges’ personal appointees). Associate Law Clerks to Judge are personally appointed by the judge or judges for whom they work, and serve at their pleasure.
ASSIGNMENT: This position will be assigned to a New York State Court of Claims Judge, presides over civil claims against New York State in the Court of Claims, District of New York (downtown Manhattan). The Judge presides over civil bench trials at which claims for money damages are asserted against the State of New York. Subject matter jurisdiction includes but is not limited to: causes of action for wrongful death, personal injury, medical malpractice, labor law, contract and eminent domain cases, and unjust convictions. There is no monetary cap limiting jurisdiction. In addition to conferencing cases with the attorneys for scheduling purposes and facilitating discovery, a law clerk is responsible for drafting decisions on motions (e.g. motions relating to discovery, to dismiss, and for summary judgment) and trial decisions. Relevant legal experience and excellent writing, analytical, time management and interpersonal skills required.
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Location: Manhattan, NY
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $107,629.00 – $126,278.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Title: Litigation Paralegal-Prior Experience REQUIRED
Company: The Washington Firm, P.C.
Location: Fort Worth, TX
