Supervising Court Attorney

New York State Unified Court System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

20 Paid Vacation Days within the first

Job summary

The New York State Unified Court System seeks a Supervising Court Attorney for the Supreme Court in Bronx County - Criminal Term. This senior role oversees the law department, assigns research tasks, and evaluates work on complex criminal matters in a high-profile setting.

Requires law degree and NY Bar admission within the specified windows, with strong writing and policy development skills to support confidential memoranda and opinions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and NY Bar admission within 18 months of appointment.
• Appointment within three years of first bar admission in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Supervising law department; screening candidates for attorney positions, assigning legal research, and evaluating completed work
• Developing policies and procedures and issuing guidelines for implementation
• Analyzing and preparing written interpretations of statutes and rules
• Researching and analyzing complex legal issues and questions and preparing confidential memoranda
• Drafting confidential opinions; conferring with lawyers on unusual or complex proceedings and reviewing legal documents filed in connection with such proceedings.

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 Supervising Court Attorney for the Supreme Court in Bronx County - Criminal Term.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising law department; screening candidates for attorney positions, assigning legal research, and evaluating completed work
• Developing policies and procedures and issuing guidelines for implementation
• Analyzing and preparing written interpretations of statutes and rules
• Researching and analyzing complex legal issues and questions and preparing confidential memoranda
• Drafting confidential opinions; conferring with lawyers on unusual or complex proceedings and reviewing legal documents filed in connection with such proceedings.

Qualifications:

• 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) years of first admission to any bar in the United States

Employment Type:

• Full-time

Salary & Compensation:

• $84,659 + $ 4,920 LOCATION PAY

Location:

• Bronx, New York

What the Courts Offer:

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

Full Job Description can be reviewed here:

25645_supervising_court_attorney.pdf

Applications must be postmarked or received by: November 25, 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.