Principal Court Attorney, Court of Appeals

Duties

POSITION TITLE: PRINCIPAL COURT ATTORNEY, COURT OF APPEALS JG: 31

LOCATION: COURT OF APPEALS - 20 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207

BASE SALARY: $130,061

Principal Court Attorneys to the Court of Appeals are responsible for the research and
analysis of uniquely intricate, complex and sensitive legal issues and questions for the Court and perform other related duties. They serve in a confidential capacity and work with substantial independence from supervision in the Court of Appeals.

ASSIGNMENT: Duties of this position include but are not limited to: researching and analyzing complex legal issues presented in motions to the Court of Appeals; reviewing and analyzing appellate records and briefs; writing and editing confidential legal memoranda; preparing and editing confidential legal reports; and drafting confidential opinions.

Salary

• $130,061/year

Qualifications

One year of experience in the Senior Court Attorney to Court of Appeals title; or Equivalent legal experience.

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

Heather Davis, Esq.
Clerk of the Court
NYS Court of Appeals
20 Eagle Street
Albany, New York 12207