Legal Editor

Duties

POSITION TITLE: LEGAL EDITOR JG: 24

LOCATION: NYS LAW REPORTING BUREAU - ALBANY, NEW YORK

BASE SALARY: $89,338

The Legal Editor position will primarily perform work connected with the checking and head noting of court opinions for publication in the Official Reports. The position may involve drafting correspondence to Judges in connection with those opinions as well as other related duties.

Under general supervision, Legal Editors edit and prepare court decisions for inclusion in the official New York State Court Reports (Miscellaneous Reports, Appellate Division Reports, and New York Reports). They also edit material for incorporation into the official compilation of Codes, Rules, and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR) and perform other related confidential duties.

Salary

• $89,338/year

Qualifications

Admission to the New York State Bar.

How to Apply

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) and a cover letter and resume by email to LRBApplications@nycourts.gov or mail to:

THOMAS J.K. SMITH
STATE REPORTER
NYS LAW REPORTING BUREAU
17 LODGE STREET
CENTENNIAL HALL
ALBANY, NEW YORK 12207