Review Vacancy
The date on which the vacancy post was submitted.Date Posted 06/05/25
The last date that applications will be accepted.Applications Due09/15/25
This is the unique identifier for this vacancy.Vacancy ID189579
Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo
The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyCourt Administration, Office of
The job title for the vacancy.TitleCourt Attorney Clerkship (Court of Appeals)
The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryLegal
The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade26
The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitNone listed
The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $99490 to $99490 Annually
Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time
This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Temporary
Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%
This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri
The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 35
Workday
If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No
If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No
If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No
If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No
The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany
The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 20 Eagle Street
The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany
The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY
The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12207
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description 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
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum 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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Stephen Sherwin
The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone
The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax
Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address coaclerkships@nycourts.gov
Address
The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 20 Eagle Street
The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany
The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY
The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12207
Instructions for potential applicants.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 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