Support Magistrate

New York State Unified Court System; New York; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

13 paid holidays

20 paid vacation days

Job summary

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking a Support Magistrate for the Family Court in Nassau County. This full-time role involves overseeing conferences and hearings, researching complex legal issues, and preparing detailed written decisions.

Candidates must have five years of relevant legal experience, including three in New York State after bar admission. The court offers competitive compensation, 13 paid holidays, and 20 vacation days in the first year.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of relevant legal experience, three (3) of which must be in New York State, gained after admission to the New York State Bar; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct conferences and hearings.
• Research and analyze complex legal issues.
• Review documents, determining credibility of testimony and admissibility of evidence.
• Make findings of fact and conclusions of law and preparing detailed written decisions.
• Travel will be required.

Skills

Legal research

Hearing conduct

Findings of fact

Written decisions

Travel

Education

NY State Bar admission

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 to hire a Support Magistrate for the Family Court in Nassau County

Key Responsibilities:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Conducting conferences and hearings
• Researching and analyzing complex legal issues
• Reviewing documents, determining credibility of testimony and admissibility of evidence
• Making findings of fact and conclusions of law and preparing detailed written decisions
• Travel will be required

Qualifications:

Five (5) years of relevant legal experience, three (3) of which must be in New York State, gained after admission to the New York State Bar; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employment Type:

• Full-time

What the Courts Offer:

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

Full Job Description can be reviewed here

10648_support_magistrate_i.pdf

Applications must be postmarked or received by: December 8, 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.