The Town of Cortlandt Town Board is seeking to fill a vacancy in the position of Town Justice.  The position will be vacant effective January 1, 2025.  The Town Justice position is a part-time, elected position. 

Here is a list of duties and responsibilities:

• Conducts court sessions, and hears civil cases brought before the Justice Court and criminal cases brought before the Court of Special Sessions;
• Holds arraignments, executes information, and issues warrants for arrest;
• Instructs juries;
• Renders decisions in non-jury cases;
• Sentences criminals, imposes fines, etc.;
• Maintains order in the courtroom at all times;
• Supervises the administrative, stenographic and clerical work performed by the courts' clerical staff.
• Hold evening court session-  once a week

 

Minimum Qualifications:

License to practice law in the State of New York (preferred) and five (5) years of experience in the practice of civil/criminal law.

 

Interested candidates must submit cover letter and resumes by Friday November 22, 2024.  Applicants should send information to:

Claudiav@townofcortlandt.com

Claudia Vahey                                                           

Director of Operations/H.R.

1 Heady Street

Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567

 

Please be advised that this position is subject to election at the November 2025 General election for a four-year term.