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The Appellate Division, Fourth Department, is soliciting interest for the position of Court Examiner. Court Examiners are appointed for each county on an annual basis to assist with the Court’s oversight requirements with respect to guardianships within the Fourth Department established pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law article 81. Appointed Court Examiners will be required to engage in training and qualify under Part 36 of the Rules of the Chief Judge. The duties of the Court Examiner include reviewing initial and annual reports of guardians of the person and property, including the review of bank statements and other financial documents; preparing a Court Examiner’s report with respect to each guardianship report, to be filed with the county clerk and the Appellate Division; maintaining communication with guardians to assist with their duties and ensure compliance; communicating with the trial court regarding lack of compliance, and engaging in motion practice, when necessary, to compel compliance; and performing other duties as the Presiding Justice may direct. A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State bar are required. A compensation schedule for the review of reports can be found in the Rules of the Appellate Division, Fourth Department (see 22 NYCRR 1015.16). To express interest, please send a letter and resume outlining work history, relevant experience, and the reason for your interest to ad4-court-examiners@nycourts.gov. Prior experience with Mental Hygiene Law article 81 is preferred, but not required. For more information, please contact Mary Ann Krisa, Esq. at 585.530.3207 or by email, mckrisa@nycourts.gov. More...
Research and analyze legal questions and issues, prepare preliminary reports and confidential memoranda, review draft decisions and check for accuracy of citations and conformance with the records on appeal. This is a temporary two-year clerkship in legal research. More...
ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 54411 The Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department is recruiting for one (1) position in the Attorney series. The position filled will be in either of the following titles and the title utilized will depend, in part, on the qualifications of the applicant selected. Applicants should specify the position title or titles for which they wish to be considered. Only one application needs to be submitted per candidate. ASSIGNMENT: Duties include but are not limited to: researching and analyzing complex legal questions and issues; preparing and presenting cases before administrative tribunals and courts; preparing confidential reports, memoranda, legal papers and briefs; representing mentally disabled clients, sex offender clients and other clients as provided by law; extensive travel without reliance on public transportation is required. More...
ASSIGNMENT: The individual assigned to this position will assist panel attorneys for children seeking resources, support services and professionals with specific expertise by developing and maintaining an online resource directory and will be responsible for the administration of the Mental Health Professionals Panel for the Appellate Division, Fourth Department. Duties include but are not limited to: recruiting mental health professionals; reviewing and evaluating panel applications; overseeing the payment process; coordinating continued professional education; assisting in evaluating the work performed by panel members; investigating complaints made against panel members; and preparing an annual report on the operation of the Mental Health Professionals Panel. Preference will be given to candidates with a degree and/or background in social work. 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) and a cover letter and resume by email to mljones@nycourts.gov or by mail to: Mary L. Jones Human Resources Appellate Division, Fourth Department M. Dolores Denman Courthouse 50 East Avenue, Suite 200 Rochester, NY 14604 More...
All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form and a resume to the address listed in the job announcement.
The Supreme Court of the Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department hears appeals from the state's trial courts located in the 22 Central and Western New York counties assigned to the Fifth, Seventh, and Eighth Judicial Districts.
The Appellate Division was created by the Constitution of 1894, is divided into four Judicial Departments, and has the power to review issues of both law and fact in civil and criminal matters.
Decisions of the Appellate Division are appealable to the New York State Court of Appeals, but the vast majority of appellate practice occurs at the Appellate Division level.
If you are considering a public service career, the New York State Unified Court System (court system) offers varied and rewarding career options, competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Once employed by the court system, you will also find many opportunities to advance your career.
The fundamental mission of the court system is to promote the rule of law and to serve the public by providing just and timely resolution of all matters before the courts. Integral to accomplishing its mission are the 16,000 dedicated Judges and non-judicial employees. As a team, they ensure the successful operation of the courts and deliver outstanding service to the public in one of the busiest court systems in the world.
Throughout New York State, court employees work in many interesting positions providing administrative and operational support in courtrooms and support offices in fields such as security, interpreting, reporting and legal and social services. Outside the courtroom setting, court employees provide professional support in fields such as technology, human resources, finance and management.
