Court Attorney Clerkship (Court of Appeals)

Duties

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

Salary

• $99,490/year

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.

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 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