Assistant Law Clerk, 25643

Nycourts; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 76 000 - 93 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Assistant Law Clerk position is with the New York State Unified Court System, serving in the Civil Term of the Supreme Court, Bronx County. The clerk conducts legal research, analyzes complex issues, and prepares memoranda, orders and citations for judges.

The appointment is for one year with renewable terms thereafter. The role requires graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar within the specified period.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school within three years of appointment.
• Admission to the New York State Bar within eighteen months of appointment or admission within three years of first admission to any U.S. bar.

Responsabilités

• Research and analyze complex civil term motions.
• Draft memoranda, orders, opinions and verify citations.
• Proofread opinions, schedule conferences and prepare jury charges and verdict forms.

Connaissances

Legal research

Legal writing

Court procedures

Formation

J.D./LL.B. (law degree)

Description du poste

UCS-23

EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITYANNOUNCEMENT

UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM

PLEASE POSTANNOUNCEMENT NO. 25643POSITION TITLE: ASSISTANT LAW CLERK JG: 23LOCATION: SUPREME COURT, BRONX COUNTY - CIVIL TERMBASE SALARY: $ 84,659 + $ 4,920 LOCATION PAYCLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT/CONFIDENTIALQUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited law school no more than three (3) years prior to appointment and admission

to the New York State Bar within eighteen months of appointment. or Appointment within three (3) yearsof first admission to any bar in the United States.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Assistant Law Clerks are appointed in the Civil Term by Justices of the Supreme Court,are assigned to Judges designated as Acting Supreme Court Justices for one or more full terms, or are appointed by Justices inthe Appellate Divisions, Court of Appeals, and NYC Surrogate's Courts. They research and analyze legal issues raised in complexcivil term motions and are responsible for preparing memorandums, drafting orders, opinions and verifying citations. Assistant LawClerks are appointed to a one-year clerkship, renewable four times, and are personally appointed by the Justice for whom theywork and serve at their pleasure.Judges who appoint an Assistant Law Clerk agree to forego the appointment of a Secretary and waive the right to such anappointment under section 36 of the Judiciary Law for the period of service for the Assistant Law Clerk.

ASSIGNMENT: This position is assigned to Hon. Mary Ann Brigantti, Supreme Court Justice in Bronx County Supreme Court –Civil Term. Judge Brigantti is also appointed to the Appellate Term. Duties include but are not limited to: research and analysis ofcomplex legal issues; drafting orders, opinions, and correspondence; proofreading opinions; scheduling and conducting discovery,status, and settlement conferences; and preparing jury charges and jury verdict forms.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performedby persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does notnecessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subjectto reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System. Allapplications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agencywithin the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 1 .

POSTING DATE: October 27, 2026 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A CONTINUOUS BASISThe New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital

status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.