Court Attorney Series, 3630

UCS-23

EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY
ANNOUNCEMENT

STATE OF NEW YORK

UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM

PLEASE POST
ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 3630

THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT IS RECRUITING FOR ONE (1) POSITION IN THE COURT ATTORNEY SERIES. THE
POSITION WILL BE FILLED IN ANY OF THESE TITLES AND WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE OF THE APPLICANTS SELECTED.

POSITION TITLE: PRINCIPAL COURT ATTORNEY JG-31

BASE SALARY: $130,061

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; and Three (3) years of service in the Associate Court Attorney

title; or Eight (8) years of relevant legal experience gained after admission to the New York State Bar.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Principal Court Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity and are responsible for
overseeing the operations of special parts, terms or departments in courts with a service population exceeding 400,000. They
assist the Chief Court Attorney or Supervising Court Attorney in formulation and implementation of office policy, supervision and
administering the operations of a law department. Principal Court Attorneys research and analyze complex legal issues and
questions for the court, may be designated to act as special referees and perform other related duties.

POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE COURT ATTORNEY JG - 30

BASE SALARY: $123,228

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; and Five (5) years of relevant legal experience, including up to

18 months of pre-admission experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Associate Court Attorneys research and analyze complex legal issues and
questions and may be responsible for supervision of attorneys and support staff who are located in one or more courts situated
throughout a county, judicial district, or department. They serve in a confidential capacity and under supervision for judges or
groups of judges in Supreme Court; County Court; Surrogate's Court; the Court of Claims; Family Court; District Court; the
Criminal Court and Civil Court of the City of New York; and City Courts with two or more full-time judges. Associate Court
Attorneys may be assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court for one full term or less.

POSITION TITLE: SENIOR COURT ATTORNEY JG - 26

BASE SALARY: $99,490

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; and Two (2) years of relevant legal experience, including up to

18 months of pre-admission experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Senior Court Attorneys research and analyze complex legal issues and questions
and may be responsible for supervision of attorneys and support staff who are located in one or more courts situated throughout
a county, judicial district, or department. They serve in a confidential capacity and under supervision for judges or groups of
judges in Supreme Court; County Court; Surrogate's Court; the Court of Claims; Family Court; District Court; the Criminal Court
and Civil Court of the City of New York; and City Courts with two or more full-time judges. Senior Court Attorneys may be
assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court for one full term or less.

POSITION TITLE: COURT ATTORNEY JG - 23

BASE SALARY: $84,659

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; or Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to

the New York State Bar within eighteen (18) months of appointment.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Court Attorneys research and analyze legal issues and questions and perform other
related duties. They serve in a confidential capacity and under supervision for judges or groups of judges in Supreme Court;

County Court; Surrogate's Court; the Court of Claims; Family Court; District Court; the Criminal Court and Civil Court of the City
of New York; and City Courts with two or more full-time judges. Court Attorneys may be assigned to judges designated as Acting
Justices of the Supreme Court for one full term or less.

LOCATION: 3RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE/CONFIDENTIAL

ASSIGNMENT: This position is assigned to the Administrative Office of the 3rd Judicial District and will primarily be responsible
for assisting judges experiencing a vacancy or temporary absence in their chambers by preparing draft decisions and orders.
Duties include but are not limited to: assigning legal research and evaluating completed work; assisting in the formulation and
implementation of administrative and substantive policy; making suggestions to judges for improving court operations;
researching and analyzing complex legal questions and issues; writing confidential legal memoranda and recommending
decisions; responding to complaints/inquiries; collaborating with department heads and agency officials both inside and outside
UCS; meeting with Judges on legal issues; drafting confidential opinions, decisions, orders, jury charges, and correspondence
and arranging and conducting conferences with litigants and other parties to action.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by
persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not
necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject
to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System.
All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or
agency within the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 1 .

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), resume, and cover letter by email to 3JDEmployment@nycourts.gov or by mail to:

THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT OFFICE
2500 POND VIEW, SUITE 210

CASTLETON-ON-HUDSON, NY 12033

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

POSTING DATE: October 16, 2026 APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: November 6, 2026

The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation,
marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.