Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 10/22/25
Applications Due: 11/19/25
Vacancy ID: 201019
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyCourt Administration, Office of
TitleCourt Attorney - Referee
Occupational CategoryLegal
Salary Grade31
Bargaining UnitNone listed
Salary RangeFrom $130061 to $130061 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
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 Broome
Street Address 31 Lewis Street
5th Floor
City Binghamton
StateNY
Zip Code13901
Job Specifics
Duties Description Court Attorney-Referees act as special referees and research and analyze complex legal issues and questions raised in civil and criminal cases heard in trial courts or on appeal to certain County Courts and may be responsible for supervision of court attorneys and support staff who are located in one or more courts situated throughout a county, judicial district, or department. They serve in a confidential capacity and work with substantial independence from supervision in units located in the Court of Claims or special parts in the Supreme Court or in County, District, Family, and Surrogate's Courts in counties entirely within cities or in counties that have populations exceeding 400,000.
This position will be assigned to the Sixth Judicial District Law Department, with primary responsibilities in Surrogates Courts matters and Article 81 Guardianship proceedings throughout the ten counties in the Sixth Judicial District. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: conducting hearings, either to hear and report or to hear and determine, as authorized; taking testimony and preparing reports with findings of facts for judicial review; facilitating and conducting settlement conferences, and conducting court sponsored-mediation when appropriate; assisting in caseload management, including case conferencing; conducting Small Claims Assessment Review hearings; researching and analyzing complex legal questions and issues; and preparing confidential memoranda and drafting proposed opinions and orders. Travel may be required throughout the 6th Judicial District.
Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar and Three (3) years of service in the Associate Court Attorney title; or Eight (8) years of relevant legal experience gained after admission to the New York State Bar.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Alanna Vroman
Telephone
Fax
Email Address avroman@nycourts.gov
Address
Street 31 Lewis Street
5th Floor
City Binghamton
State NY
Zip Code 13901
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 cover letter, and resume to https://ww2.nycourts.gov/6jdjobs or mail to:
ALANNA VROMAN
HUMAN RESOURCES
SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
THE KILMER BUILDING
31 LEWIS STREET, 5TH FLOOR, BINGHAMTON, NY 13901
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