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The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO), Southern District of New York

About the Office: The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO), Southern District of New York (SDNY), is seeking experienced attorneys for Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) positions in one of the largest USAOs in the country, with its main office in lower Manhattan and a branch office located in White Plains, NY. The SDNY includes New York, Bronx, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, and Westchester counties. AUSAs in the Office’s Criminal Division prosecute violations of federal criminal law encompassing an incredibly wide range of areas, including terrorism, international narcotics, organized crime, violent crime, securities and commodities crime, complex financial and health care fraud, cyber-crime, and public corruption. Similarly, the Civil Division represents the interests of the United States in an extraordinarily diverse array of cases. In affirmative cases, Civil Division AUSAs investigate and prosecute health care fraud, mortgage fraud, and labor racketeering cases, and also enforce the federal civil rights, environmental, and tax laws. On the defensive side, Civil Division AUSAs represent federal agencies in a broad spectrum of cases brought against the United States, its agencies and its employees.</p>

Job Description: AUSAs have the opportunity to represent the interests of the United States in the United District Court for the Southern District of New York and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and, in performing this important public service, to exercise responsibility that is unparalleled in any other job that a litigator might undertake. AUSAs immediately are assigned a challenging docket of cases in any of several units within each Division

Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction) and have at least one to two years of post-J.D. experience; possess superior oral and written communication skills, as well as strong character, judgment, and interpersonal skills; have demonstrated the capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment.

United States citizenship is required.

Salary: Assistant United States Attorneys’ pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience

Travel: Some travel both nation-wide and international may be necessary

Application Process: Applications packages are available at the following site:

http://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/assistant-usa-employment

Please send your completed application package to:

Ms. Terry Williams

United States Attorney’s Office, SDNY

One Saint Andrew’s Plaza

New York, NY 10007

No telephone calls please. This is an open continuous announcement to fill current and future vacancies. The position is open until filled

Relocation Expenses: no relocation expenses will be authorized

Number of Positions: open until filled - several

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Municipal Attorney Position

The City of Rochester Law Department has a vacancy.

For more information: Municipal Attorney I Position

Attorney Position in Allegany County Attorney’s Office

The Allegany County Attorney’s Office is looking to fill a full-time attorney position which is projected to commence in early February. This position will work primarily with the Allegany County Department of Social Services (DSS) and will provide advice to various divisions of DSS. The attorney will represent DSS in Family Court proceedings such as child protective and adult protective matters. This position may be required to represent DSS at fair hearings and other related work as required.

In addition to providing legal services to DSS, this individual may be called upon to assist the County Attorney in providing legal services to the Board of Legislators as well as various County departments and offices.

Interested candidates should be admitted to practice law in the State of New York and be in good standing with the bar. Experience representing clients in Family Court is desirable.

A salary of $70,000 plus benefits, depending upon experience, is available.

Interested candidates should submit a letter indicating their interest together with a resume to the attention of:

Thomas A. Miner, Esq.

Allegany County Attorney

7 Court Street

Belmont, New York 14813

The letter requesting consideration and resume can also be sent by fax, (585) 2638-9651, or by email to [email protected].

All requests for consideration must be received no later than January 29^th, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

MCBA Executive Director

The Monroe County Bar Association (“MCBA”) is seeking a new Executive Director. Serving

the needs of approximately 2,000 members throughout the Rochester NY area, MCBA has a

stellar reputation for innovative programming that attracts and retains members, providing high

quality continuing legal education, and advancing the legal profession.

For more information: MCBA Executive Director

Civil Litigation Associate

Rupp, Baase, Pfalzgraf, Cunningham LLC’s expanding practice seeks a litigation associate (1-4 years experience) to practice in its Rochester office in the area of civil litigation — primarily insurance defense and coverage litigation. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent research and writing skills, and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to depositions, hearings, and clients.

Please respond to Matthew A. Lenhard, Esq., Rupp, Baase, Pfalzgraf, Cunningham LLC, 16 W. Main Street, Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14614, [email protected].

Opportunities at Brown Hutchinson LLP

Areas of Practice: Matrimonial, Civil Litigation and Employment

Brown Hutchinson is currently seeking experienced attorneys to work out of our Rochester, and Buffalo, NY offices, in the areas of Matrimonial, Civil Litigation and Employment. Must have strong communication skills. An established book of business or ability to generate work a plus. Candidates must be immediately capable of assuming file responsibilities. Confidentially assured.

Submit Resumes to Lolita Forsett at [email protected] or

Two State Street, Ste.925, Rochester, NY 14614

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The New York United Court System is hiring an attorney for Mental Hygiene Legal Services.

For more information: UCS Job Posting

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Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.® (LawNY®) has an opening for a Managing Attorney in its Jamestown Office.

For more information: Jamestown Managing Attorney Announcement

Workers’ Rights Attorney

Empire Justice Center is seeking a workers’ rights attorney to join their team.

For more information: Workers Rights Attorney Job Posting 2015

Pro Se Paralegal

The United States District Court is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Pro Se Paralegal. The Paralegal will work on cases filed by self-represented litigants

For more information: Pro Se Paralegal Position