Closing Date: 26th March, 2026
Description:
Duties DescriptionPosition Title: Principal Court Attorney, Court of Appeals JG: 31
Location: Court of Appeals - 20 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207
Base Salary: $130,061
Principal Court Attorneys to the Court of Appeals are responsible for the research and
analysis of uniquely intricate, complex and sensitive legal issues and questions for the Court and perform other related duties. They serve in a confidential capacity and work with substantial independence from supervision in the Court of Appeals.
Assignment: Duties of this position include but are not limited to: researching and analyzing complex legal issues presented in motions to the Court of Appeals; reviewing and analyzing appellate records and briefs; writing and editing confidential legal memoranda; preparing and editing confidential legal reports; and drafting confidential opinions.
Minimum Qualifications
Location: Court of Appeals - 20 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207
Base Salary: $130,061
Principal Court Attorneys to the Court of Appeals are responsible for the research and
analysis of uniquely intricate, complex and sensitive legal issues and questions for the Court and perform other related duties. They serve in a confidential capacity and work with substantial independence from supervision in the Court of Appeals.
Assignment: Duties of this position include but are not limited to: researching and analyzing complex legal issues presented in motions to the Court of Appeals; reviewing and analyzing appellate records and briefs; writing and editing confidential legal memoranda; preparing and editing confidential legal reports; and drafting confidential opinions.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of experience in the Senior Court Attorney to Court of Appeals title; or Equivalent legal experience.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
