Law Clerk

New York State Unified Court System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

20 Paid Vacation Days

Job summary

The New York State Unified Court System (NYS UCS) seeks a Principal Law Clerk to support the Supreme Court in Kings County - Civil Term. The role is assigned to Hon.

Menachem Mirocznik, Court of Claims Judge / Acting Supreme Court Justice in Kings County Supreme Court - Civil Term. Responsibilities include researching and drafting legal opinions, conferring with lawyers, reviewing citations, and managing the judge's calendar and proceedings.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar and two years of service in the Associate Law Clerk to Judge title; or five years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.

Responsibilities

• Researching and analyzing legal issues and questions
• Drafting opinions, decisions, orders, jury charges, correspondence, and other written material
• Conferring with lawyers on unusual or complex proceedings and reviewing legal documents
• Reviewing and verifying citations
• Conferring with and advising the judge on legal issues
• Arranging the judge's calendar and scheduling meetings and conferences
• Conducting discovery, pre-trial, and settlement conferences

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 Principal Law Clerk to support the Supreme Court in Kings County - Civil Term.

This position is assigned to Hon. Menachem Mirocznik, Court of Claims Judge / Acting Supreme Court Justice in Kings County Supreme Court - Civil Term.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Researching and analyzing legal issues and questions
• Drafting opinions, decisions, orders, jury charges, correspondence, and other written material
• Conferring with lawyers on unusual or complex proceedings and reviewing legal documents
• Reviewing and verifying citations
• Conferring with and advising the judge on legal issues
• Arranging the judge's calendar and scheduling meetings and conferences
• Conducting discovery, pre-trial, and settlement conferences

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Associate Law Clerk to Judge title; or five (5) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.

Employment Type

• Full-time

Salary & Compensation

• $130,061 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY

Location

• Kings County

What the Courts Offer

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

Full Job Description can be reviewed here: 26646_principal_law_clerk_to_judge.pdf

Applications must be postmarked or received by: November 10, 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.