Court Attorney Series

THE 5TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT IS RECRUITING FOR ONE (1) POSITION IN THE COURT ATTORNEY SERIES. THE POSITION WILL BE FILLED IN ANY OF THESE TITLES AND WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF THE APPLICANT SELECTED

POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE COURT ATTORNEY JG - 30 BASE SALARY: $123,228

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; and Five (5) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Associate Court Attorneys research and analyze complex legal issues and questions and may be responsible for supervision of attorneys and support staff who are located in one or more courts situated throughout a county, judicial district, or department. They serve in a confidential capacity and under supervision for judges or groups of judges in Supreme Court; County Court; Surrogate's Court; the Court of Claims; Family Court; District Court; the Criminal Court and Civil Court of the City of New York; and City Courts with two or more full-time judges. Associate Court Attorneys may be assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court for one full term or less.

POSITION TITLE: SENIOR COURT ATTORNEY JG - 26

BASE SALARY: $99,490

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; and Two (2) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Senior Court Attorneys research and analyze complex legal issues and questions and may be responsible for supervision of attorneys and support staff who are located in one or more courts situated throughout a county, judicial district, or department. They serve in a confidential capacity and under supervision for judges or groups of judges in Supreme Court; County Court; Surrogate's Court; the Court of Claims; Family Court; District Court; the Criminal Court and Civil Court of the City of New York; and City Courts with two or more full-time judges. Senior Court Attorneys may be assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court for one full term or less.

POSITION TITLE: COURT ATTORNEY JG - 23 BASE SALARY: $84,659

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; or Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar within 18 months of appointment.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Court Attorneys research and analyze legal issues and questions and perform other related duties. They serve in a confidential capacity and under supervision for judges or groups of judges in Supreme Court; County Court; Surrogate's Court; the Court of Claims; Family Court; District Court; the Criminal Court and Civil Court of the City of New York; and City Courts with two or more full-time judges. Court Attorneys may be assigned to judges designated as Acting Justices of the Supreme Court for one full term or less.

LOCATION: 5th JUDICIAL DISTRICT – SYRACUSE CITY COURT

• CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE/CONFIDENTIAL
• ASSIGNMENT: Duties include but are not limited to: researching and analyzing legal questions and issues; assisting with
• conferencing and case management audits; writing confidential legal memoranda; drafting confidential opinions; and conferring
• with lawyers on unusual or complex proceedings and reviewing legal documents filed in connection with such proceedings. This
• position will be based in Syracuse City Court but may require assignments in other City Courts throughout the 5th Judicial District.
• Some travel may be required.

Additional Comments

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5

• Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at
• www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a resume and cover letter by email to 5JDJobs@nycourts.gov or by mail to:
• DONALD C. DOERR, ESQ
• DISTRICT EXECUTIVE
• FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
• 600 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 300
• SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13202
• APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.
• POSTING DATE: May 15, 2026 APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: June 12, 2026

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.