Court Attorney Referee

New York State Unified Court System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

13 Paid Holidays

20 Paid Vacation Days within first 12

Job summary

The New York State Unified Court System in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Court Attorney Referee for the King’s County Surrogate’s Court. This full-time position offers a competitive salary with a $4,920 location pay and a robust benefits package.

Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar and have either three years of experience in the Associate Court Attorney title or eight years of relevant legal experience after admission.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Three years of service in the Associate Court Attorney title; or eight years of relevant legal experience after admission.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hearings to hear and report or hear and determine.
• Take testimony and report findings of facts to judge.
• Research and analyze complex legal questions and issues.
• Write confidential memoranda and draft opinions.

Skills

NY Bar Admission

Court Attorney experience

Associate Court Attorney tenure

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 Referee for the King’s County Surrogate’s Court.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Conducting hearings to either hear and report or hear and determine
• Taking testimony and reporting findings of facts to judge
• Researching and analyzing complex legal questions and issues
• Writing confidential memoranda and drafting opinions

Qualifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar; and Three years of service in the Associate Court Attorney title; or Eight years of relevant legal experience gained after admission to the New York State Bar.

Employment Type:

• Full-time

Salary & Compensation:

• $130,061 + $ 4,920 LOCATION PAY

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: 32603_court_attorney_referee.pdf

Applications must be postmarked or received by: December 2, 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.