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The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Senior Law Clerk to Judge. This position offers a base salary of $96,594 and requires admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of relevant legal experience. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work closely with an individual judge or judges, researching and analyzing legal issues and providing personal and confidential assistance. The position also offers substantial independence and the chance to serve at the pleasure of the judge or judges for whom the Senior Law Clerk works.
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Department: Court of Claims Judge
Job Title: Senior Law Clerk to Judge
Location: Albany, NY
Salary: $96,594
Qualifications:
- Admission to the New York State Bar
- Two (2) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience
Responsibilities:
- Researching and analyzing legal issues and questions
- Providing personal and confidential assistance to an individual judge or judges
- Working with substantial independence from supervision
- Appointed by judges of all Supreme Courts, the Court of Claims, and selected county and surrogate's courts
- Serving at the pleasure of the judge or judges for whom the Senior Law Clerk works
Distinguishing Features of Work:
- Senior Law Clerks to Judge are personally appointed by judges
- Serve at the pleasure of the judge or judges for whom they work
- Work with substantial independence from supervision
- Responsible for researching and analyzing legal issues and questions
- Provide personal and confidential assistance to an individual judge or judges
General Information:
- 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
Application Procedures:
- All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form, resume, cover letter, and writing sample to the attention of the Hon. R. Nadine Fontaine at
- Applicants are encouraged to complete the Equal Employment Opportunity Data Collection Form
Equal Opportunity Employer:
- The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor
Application Deadline: February 21, 2025
To apply for this Senior Law Clerk to Judge position, please submit your application materials to by the February 21, 2025 deadline. The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Don't miss this opportunity to join the team at the Court of Claims and work closely with a judge or judges, researching and analyzing legal issues and providing personal and confidential assistance. Apply now and take the next step in your legal career.
