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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 05/04/26
Applications Due06/01/26
Vacancy ID215397
NY HELPNo
AgencyCourt Administration, Office of
TitlePrincipal Court Attorney, Court of Appeals
Occupational CategoryLegal
Salary Grade31
Bargaining UnitNone listed
Salary RangeFrom $130061 to $130061 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class
Travel Percentage 0%
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
County Albany
Street Address 20 Eagle Street
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12207
Duties Description POSITION TITLE: PRINCIPAL COURT ATTORNEY, COURT OF APPEALS JG: 31
LOCATION: COURT OF APPEALS
20 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207
BASE SALARY: $130,061
CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT/CONFIDENTIAL
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.
Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in the Senior Court Attorney to Court of Appeals title; or Equivalent legal experience.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Heather Davis, Esq
Telephone
Fax
Email Address COAHR@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 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
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