Principal Court Analyst, 16127

NYS Unified Court System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Nycourts is seeking a Principal Court Analyst to support the Office of Legal Information in New York City or Albany. The role emphasizes independent research, budget development, personnel administration, and supervising staff on complex projects related to court systems and online library services.

The position requires a combination of education and relevant experience, with preference for a Master’s in library/information science and strong skills in Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 3 years relevant experience; or a Master’s degree + 2 years; or equivalent.
• Preference for Master’s degree in library/information science.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with website design, virtual platforms, and digital legal materials.

Responsibilities

• Work independently or as a team leader on projects involving research and confidential analysis.
• Lead data analysis projects, oversee staff, and manage budget and court finance components.
• Coordinate between UCS, courts, and training providers; assist with procurement and system administration for the online library catalog.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Public or Business Administration

Tools

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

POSITION TITLE: PRINCIPAL COURT ANALYST

LOCATION: OCA - DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL AND COURT SERVICES, OFFICE OF LEGAL INFORMATION, 25 BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK or 187 WOLF ROAD, ALBANY.

BASE SALARY: $84,659 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY (NYC ONLY)

CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE/CONFIDENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS

• One year in the Senior Court Analyst title; or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of relevant experience;
• Master's degree in Public or Business Administration from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of relevant experience;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s degree in the library/information science field.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (includingTeams and SharePoint), along with skills and experience with website design, virtual platforms,and digital legal materials, are preferred.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

• With substantial independence from supervision, Principal Court Analysts work independently or as team leaders on projects that involve research and confidential analysis, planning, and other related work in one or more of the following areas: budget development and court finance; personnel administration; resource allocation; and courtsystem management and administration.
• As team leaders, Principal Court Analysts supervise Senior Court Analysts, Court Analysts, and Junior Court Analysts assigned to a single study component of a large and complex project.
• Tasks associated with this role may include but are not limited to: develop uniform standards, protocols, and training for UCS staff who interact with the public through these services; lead data analysis projects to address problems, assess the quality of remote services, and propose solutions; serve as central point of contact between OLI and the courts with regard to these services; foster collaboration among UCS training providers; help with technology evaluation, procurement, and implementation to provide more efficient delivery of services; serve as system administrator for UCS's online library catalog; interface with law library staff to address local library issues and perform site visits as needed; assist with fiscal matters; and oversee other existing and proposed OLI projects.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

POSTING INFORMATION

POSTING DATE: November 4, 2026

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: December 2, 2026

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