Court Attorney Series

Date Posted:

05/15/26

Applications Due:

06/12/26

Vacancy ID:

216235 Position Information NY HELPNo AgencyCourt Administration, Office of TitleCourt Attorney Series Occupational CategoryLegal Salary Grade30 Bargaining UnitNone listed Salary RangeFrom $84659 to $123228 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage10% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week35 Workday From8:30 AM To4:30 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No Location CountyOnondaga Street Address401 Montgomery Street CitySyracuse StateNY Zip Code13202 Job Specifics Duties Description

THE 5TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT IS RECRUITING FOR ONE

(1)

POSITION IN THE COURT ATTORNEY SERIES. THE POSITION

WILL

BE FILLED IN ANY OF THESE TITLES AND WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

OF

THE APPLICANT SELECTED

POSITION TITLE:

ASSOCIATE COURT ATTORNEY JG - 30

BASE SALARY:

$123,228

QUALIFICATIONS:

Admission to the New York State Bar; and Five (5) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

Associate Court Attorneys research and analyze complex legal issues and questions and may be responsible for supervision of 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 under supervision for judges or groups of judges in Supreme Court; County Court; Surrogate's Court; the Court of Claims; Family Court; District Court; the Criminal Court and Civil Court of the City of New York; and City Courts with two or more full-time judges. Associate Court Attorneys may be assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court for one full term or less.

POSITION TITLE

SENIOR

COURT ATTORNEY JG - 26

BASE SALARY:

$99,490

QUALIFICATIONS:

Admission to the New York State Bar; and Two (2) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

Senior Court Attorneys research and analyze complex legal issues and questions and may be responsible for supervision of 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 under supervision for judges or groups of judges in Supreme Court; County Court; Surrogate's Court; the Court of Claims; Family Court; District Court; the Criminal Court and Civil Court of the City of New York; and City Courts with two or more full-time judges. Senior Court Attorneys may be assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court for one full term or less.

POSITION TITLE

COURT

ATTORNEY JG - 23

BASE SALARY:

$84,659

QUALIFICATIONS:

Admission to the New York State Bar; or Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar within 18 months of appointment.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

Court Attorneys research and analyze legal issues and questions and perform other related duties. They serve in a confidential capacity and under supervision for judges or groups of judges in Supreme Court; County Court; Surrogate's Court; the Court of Claims; Family Court; District Court; the Criminal Court and Civil Court of the City of New York; and City Courts with two or more full-time judges. Court Attorneys may be assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court for one full term or less. Minimum Qualifications

LOCATION

5th

JUDICIAL DISTRICT - SYRACUSE CITY COURT

CLASSIFICATION:

NON-COMPETITIVE/CONFIDENTIAL

ASSIGNMENT:

Duties include but are not limited to: researching and analyzing legal questions and issues; assisting with conferencing and case management audits; writing confidential legal memoranda; drafting confidential opinions; and conferring with lawyers on unusual or complex proceedings and reviewing legal documents filed in connection with such proceedings. This position will be based in Syracuse City Court but may require assignments in other City Courts throughout the 5th Judicial District. Some travel may be required. Additional Comments

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

All 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 nycourts/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a resume and cover letter by email to 5JDJobs@nycourts or by mail to:

DONALD C. DOERR, ESQ

DISTRICT

EXECUTIVE

FIFTH

JUDICIAL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

600 SOUTH

STATE STREET, ROOM 300

SYRACUSE, NEW

YORK 13202

APPLICANTS

ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

POSTING DATE:

May 15, 2026 APPLICATIONS

MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY

June 12, 2026 Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameDonald Doerr Telephone Fax Email Address5JDJobs@nycourts Address Street600 SOUTH

STATE STREET, ROOM 300

CitySyracuse StateNY Zip Code13501 Notes on Applying

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

All 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 nycourts/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a resume and cover letter by email to 5JDJobs@nycourts or by mail to:

DONALD C. DOERR, ESQ

DISTRICT

EXECUTIVE

FIFTH

JUDICIAL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

600 SOUTH

STATE STREET, ROOM 300

SYRACUSE, NEW

YORK 13202

APPLICANTS

ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

POSTING DATE:

May 15, 2026 APPLICATIONS

MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY

June 12, 2026