Court Attorney

New York State Unified Court System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

13 paid holidays

20 paid vacation days

Job summary

New York State Unified Court System is seeking Court Attorneys for the New York City Civil Court, Bronx, NY. Roles vary by qualification and experience. The position emphasizes legal research and drafting confidential opinions and orders.

Openings include Associate, Senior, and Court Attorney titles with NY Bar admission required. Location pays of $4,920 apply in addition to base salaries. Applications due December 17, 2026.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar is required.
• Duties include legal research, drafting confidential opinions, and advising judges.

Responsibilities

• Assigning legal research and evaluating completed work
• Assisting in formulation and implementation of administrative and substantive policy
• Drafting confidential opinions, decisions, orders, jury charges, and correspondence
• Meeting with Judges on legal issues
• Collaborating with department heads and agency officials
• Responding to complaints/inquiries
• Arranging and conducting conferences with litigants and other parties to action

Education

Admission to the New York State Bar

Job description

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 a Court Attorney for the New York City Civil Court.

The New York City Civil Court is recruiting for one 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.

Key Responsibilities:

This position is assigned to Judge Malaika N. Scott-McLaughlin who is a New York County elected Civil Court Judge currently serving in Bronx County Civil Court.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assigning legal research and evaluating completed work
• Assisting in the formulation and implementation of administrative and substantive policy
• Making suggestions to judges for improving court operations
• Researching and analyzing complex legal questions and issues
• Writing confidential legal memoranda and recommending decisions
• Responding to complaints/inquiries
• Collaborating with department heads and agency officials both inside and outside UCS
• Meeting with Judges on legal issues
• Drafting confidential opinions, decisions, orders, jury charges, and correspondence
• Arranging and conducting conferences with litigants and other parties to action

Qualifications:

• Associate Court Attorney:

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

• Senior Court Attorney:

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

• Court Attorney:

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

Employment Type:

• Full-time

Salary & Compensation:

• Associate Court Attorney: $123,228 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY
• Senior Court Attorney: $99,490 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY
• Court Attorney: $84,659 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY

Location:

Bronx, 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:

20634_court_attorney_series.pdf

Applications must be postmarked or received by: December 17, 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.