Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 05/06/26
Applications Due: 06/03/26
Vacancy ID: 215561
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyCourt Administration, Office of
TitleCommunications Specialist, Court of Appeals
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade21
Bargaining UnitAPSU-Agency Police Services Unit (PBAofNYS)
Salary RangeFrom $76112 to $76112 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Exempt 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 Albany
Street Address 20 Eagle Street
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12207
Job Specifics
Duties Description POSITION TITLE: COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, COURT OF APPEALS JG: 21
LOCATION: NEW YORK STATE COURT OF APPEALS
ALBANY, NY
BASE SALARY: $76,112
Under the direct supervision of the Clerk and Deputy Clerk of the Court, the Communications Specialist serves as the Court of Appeals representative to members of the media and public. The Communications Specialist disseminates public Court information, responds to inquiries from the media, civic organizations and the general public, and performs other related confidential duties.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Drafting case summaries for appeals to be argued before the Court and
distributing them to the public.
- Responding to inquiries from the media and public regarding cases and other matters pending before the Court.
- Preparing daily news summaries for distribution to the Court.
-Assisting with coordinating courthouse tours to provide educational information for schools, civic organizations, and other interested groups.
- Assisting with coordinating special events and ceremonial functions at the Court.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of relevant experience; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
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) and a cover letter and resume by email to COAHR@nycourts.gov or mail to:
Heather Davis, Esq.
Clerk, Court of Appeals
NYS Court of Appeals
20 Eagle Street
Albany, New York 12207
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