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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/06/26

Applications Due06/03/26

Vacancy ID215561

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%

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: 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.

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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