Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyCourt Administration, Office of

TitleCourt Attorney Clerkship (Court of Appeals)

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade26

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $99490 to $99490 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 20 Eagle Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Court of Appeals, is seeking applications for TWO-YEAR CLERKSHIPS in the Court's Central Legal Research Staff, commencing in August 2026.

ASSIGNMENT: The individuals hired for these positions will research and analyze legal questions and issues presented in motions to the Court of Appeals; review and analyze appellate records and briefs; and prepare confidential legal reports.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Court Attorneys to the Court of Appeals research and analyze legal issues and questions for the Court and perform other related duties. They serve in a confidential capacity and work under supervision in the
Court of Appeals.

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Competitive/Confidential - TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT

Position(s) available at the present time: 5

Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited law school with an exceptional record of academic achievement such as being a member of the law review, graduating in the top 10% of the class, or graduating cum laude or magna cum laude, and admission to the New York State Bar within eighteen months of appointment.

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

How to Apply

Name Stephen Sherwin

Telephone

Fax

Email Address coaclerkships@nycourts.gov

Address

Street 20 Eagle Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

Notes on ApplyingAll 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 http://nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) with resume, cover letter, law school transcript and self-edited writing sample by email to coaclerkships@nycourts.gov or by mail to:

Stephen Sherwin
Chief Court Attorney
NYS Court of Appeals
20 Eagle Street
Albany, New York 12207