Attorney Jobs in Schenectady, NY

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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Assistant Attorney 1/ Assistant Attorney 2/ Assistant Attorney 3 / Senior Attorney (NY HELPS)

State of New York
Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
20 hours ago

Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
20 hours ago

Attorney 2/ Assistant Attorney 3 / Senior Attorney (NY HELPS) Occupational CategoryLegal Salary GradeNS Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $66951 to...

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Certified Recovery Peer Advocate CRPA

Conifer Park Inc
Schenectady, NY
2 days ago

Schenectady, NY
2 days ago

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate, Outpatient Conifer Park's is looking for a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) to join our outpatient team in Schenectady, NY. The CRPA will meet with clients...

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Peer Advocate (Crpa) (Helps)

Albany County
Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
2 days ago

Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
2 days ago

Peer Advocate (ACT, CJU, Street Psychology) (HELPS) DEPARTMENT: Albany County Department of Mental Health SALARY: $43,201 WORK LOCATION & HOURS: Albany, NY- 35 Hours BENEFITS: Generous Paid...

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Senior Attorney or Assistant Attorney (NY HELPS)

State of New York
Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
4 days ago

Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
4 days ago

Candidates may be eligible for appointment directly to the Assistant Attorney 2, Assistant Attorney 3, or Senior Attorney level. Minimum qualification details are below....

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Senior Attorney, SG-25, Assistant Attorney 3, (Equated to SG-22),Assistant Attorney 2, (Equated to SG-20).Assistant Attorney 1, (Equated to SG-18)(NYHELPS) Item# 01189

State of New York
Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
4 days ago

Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
4 days ago

, SG-25, Assistant Attorney 3, (Equated to SG-22),Assistant Attorney 2, (Equated to SG-20).Assistant Attorney 1, (Equated to SG-18)(NYHELPS) Item# 01189 Occupational CategoryLegal Salary Grade25 Bargaining...

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Senior Attorney, Assistant Attorney 1 (NY HELPS), Box OP-2003/19937

State of New York
Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
4 days ago

Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
4 days ago

Assistant Attorney 2: Admission to NYS Bar. Assistant Attorney 3: One year as Assistant Attorney 2 or admission to the NYS Bar and one year of subsequent professional legal experience....

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Senior Attorney, Assistant Attorney 1, 2, 3 (NY HELPS)

State of New York
Rensselaer, NY (17 miles from Schenectady, NY)
5 days ago

Rensselaer, NY (17 miles from Schenectady, NY)
5 days ago

Attorney traineeship appointment levels....

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Assistant Attorney General: Public Integrity Bureau (3854)

State of New York
Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
5 days ago

Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
5 days ago

The Office of the New York State Attorney General's (OAG) Environmental Protection Bureau is seeking an experienced litigator to serve in the Albany office....

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General Attorney (Labor) (Field Attorney)

US National Labor Relations Board
Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
8 days ago

Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
8 days ago

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Assistant Public Defender - Senior Level

Albany County
Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
8 days ago

Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
8 days ago

We seek trial attorneys who can collaborate with our team of attorneys, investigators, mitigation staff, support staff, and supervisors....

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Assistant Public Defender - Entry Level

Albany County
Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
8 days ago

Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
8 days ago

*An attorney from another state, territory or district may practice law in NYS, pro hac vice, for a period not to exceed 18 months....

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General Attorney (Labor)

US National Labor Relations Board
Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
10 days ago

Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
10 days ago

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Matrimonial Attorney

O Connell And Aronowitz Pc
Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
11 days ago

Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
11 days ago

Matrimonial Attorney - Established and Growing Practice We are seeking an experienced Matrimonial Attorney with at least 4 years of family and matrimonial law experience to join our well-established...

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Assistant United States Attorney - Civil (Defensive Litigation and/or Affirmative Enforcement)

USAO Northern District of New York
Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
11 days ago

Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
11 days ago

Civil AUSAs handling defensive litigation manage all phases of their assigned matters, including factual investigation, discovery, depositions, settlement negotiations, mediation, motion practice, trials...

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Attorney, Board of Law Examiners

New York Office of Court Administration (OCA)
Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
11 days ago

Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
11 days ago

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Demographic Data for Schenectady, NY

Moving to Schenectady, NY? Find some basic demographic data about Schenectady, NY below.

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Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Schenectady, NY

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Total Population

167,169

Number of Businesses

3,032

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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Schenectady, NY

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Schenectady, NY offer the following education background

Doctorate Degree

72.2%

Bachelor's Degree

13.4%

Master's Degree

7.5%

Associate's Degree

3.3%

Vocational Degree or Certification

1.7%

High School or GED

1.5%

Some College

0.3%

Some High School

0.1%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in Schenectady, NY

2-4 years

50.8%

None

15.4%

10+ years

11.8%

Less than 1 year

5.9%

1-2 years

5.8%

6-8 years

5.4%

4-6 years

4.8%

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