Referee (Attorney)

Duties Description The Commission is seeking resumes from attorneys interested in serving as referees. Pursuant to Judiciary Law § 499-e, the Commission may designate a member of the bar who is not a prosecutor or a member of the commission or its staff as a referee to hear and report to the commission in accordance with Judiciary Law § 499-f. The Commission may also designate a referee to be present at the testimony given by a prosecutor.

The Commission seeks resumes from candidates who have at least 15 years of practice and are licensed in New York State. Pursuant to Judiciary Law § 499-e, current prosecutors cannot serve as referees.

To learn more about the role of referees please review and the Commission's Operating Rules and Procedures at

Minimum Qualifications • J.D. with at least 15 years of experience as an attorney;
• Admitted to practice in the State of New York; and
• Cannot be a current prosecutor.

Additional Comments Attorneys selected to serve as referees are considered vendors and will be compensated at a rate of $550 per day. For additional services (e.g., research and post-hearing briefing), referees will be paid an hourly rate of $73.34. The Commission will also provide reimbursement for travel, meals, and lodging.

The Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct is an independent State agency dedicated to investigating prosecutorial conduct in New York State, serving to strengthen oversight of New York’s prosecutors and to hold them to the highest ethical standards in the exercise of their duties.

Pursuant to Judiciary Law §§ 499-a – 499-j, the Commission has the authority to review and investigate the conduct of prosecutors to determine whether any prosecutorial conduct violates state law or court rules. Under the statute, the Commission is authorized to conduct a full range of investigative functions, including holding hearings, subpoenaing witnesses, requiring production of documents, conferring immunity, and transmitting findings of fact and recommendations regarding sanctions to the relevant attorney grievance committee. The Commission is also authorized to make its findings and recommendations public.

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Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. CPC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The CPC will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. It is the policy of the CPC not to hire F-1 or H-1B visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify [email protected].

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.