Appellate Court Clerk

New York State Unified Court System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

13 Paid Holidays

20 Paid Vacation Days within the first

Job summary

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking an Appellate Court Clerk to support the Appellate Division, 2nd Department in Brooklyn, NY. The position will be filled under one of several titles based on experience and qualifications.

Duties include assisting with continuing education for attorneys, evaluations, applications, and the processing of vouchers in AFC and SFS systems, as well as drafting official correspondence and minutes for Advisory Committees. Full-time placement in Brooklyn.

Qualifications

• Two years of service in any Unified Court System title or equivalent.
• High School diploma or equivalent with two years clerical experience.
• Thirty college credits may be substituted for each year of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and coordinating continuing education and training programs for attorneys.
• Assist with judicial evaluations and complaints; assist with coordinating attorney applications.
• Assist with attorney recertification applications.
• Assist with processing vouchers in the AFC and SFS voucher system.
• Assist with processing appellate vouchers.
• Assist with drafting correspondence, memos, and minutes from Advisory Committee meetings.

Skills

clerical experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Thirty college credits may be substituted for each year of work experience

Tools

AFC voucher system

SFS voucher system

Job description

About the Courts

The New York State Unified Court System (NYS UCS) is one of the largest and most diverse court systems in the nation, responsible for delivering fair, efficient, and accessible justice to the people of New York. With courts operating in every county statewide, NYS UCS supports a wide range of legal proceedings and provides essential services that uphold the rule of law. The court system is committed to integrity, professionalism, and public service across all operations.

Position Overview

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking an Appellate Court Clerk to support the Appellate Division, 2nd Department in Brooklyn, New York.

The Appellate Division, Second Department, is recruiting for one (1) position in the Appellate Court Clerk Series. The position will be filled under one of the available titles and will depend on the experience and qualifications of the applicant selected.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the implementation and coordination of continuing education and training programs for attorneys
• Assisting with judicial evaluations and complaints; assisting with coordinating attorney applications
• Assisting with attorney recertification applications
• Assisting with processing vouchers in the AFC and SFS voucher system
• Assisting with processing appellate vouchers
• Assisting with drafting correspondence, memos, minutes from Advisory Committee meetings

Qualifications

Two years of service in any title in the Unified Court System; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.

High School diploma or the equivalent and two (2) years of relevant clerical experience; or Four (4) years of relevant clerical experience; or An equivalent combination of education and experience. Or Thirty (30) college level credits may be substituted for each year of work experience.

Employment Type

• Full-time

Location

Brooklyn, NY

What the Courts Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 20 Paid Vacation Days within the first year

Full Job Description can be reviewed here

52670_appellate_court_clerk_series.pdf

Applications must be postmarked or received by: November 20, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

It is the policy of the UCS to ensure equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including freedom from sexual harassment), sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or, in certain circumstances, prior criminal record.