Closing Date: 17th March, 2026
Description:
Duties DescriptionPosition Title: PRINCIPAL COURT ATTORNEY JG: 31
Location: NEW YORK STATE COURT OF CLAIMS
ALBANY, NY
Base Salary: $130,061
Principal Court Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity and are responsible for
overseeing the operations of special parts, terms or departments in courts with a service population exceeding 400,000. They assist the Chief Court Attorney or Supervising Court Attorney in formulation and implementation of office policy, supervision and administering the operations of a law department. Principal Court Attorneys research and analyze complex legal issues and questions for the court, may be designated to act as special referees and perform other related duties.
The Principal Court Attorney serves as counsel to the Clerk's office staff; researches and analyzes legal questions and issues, drafts opinions and writes confidential memoranda for the Presiding Judge, Chief Clerk, Judges of the Court, and Judicial
Hearing Officers; researches and tracks legislation; confers with lawyers on unusual or complex proceedings and reviews legal documents filed in connection with such proceedings; responds to verbal and written inquiries from self-represented claimants and counsel; and performs various administrative functions under the direction of the Chief Clerk and/or Presiding Judge. The incumbent will also be expected to serve as a neutral and participate in all aspects of the Court's Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program, working with the Court's ADR Coordinator and the parties to settle matters. Excellent research and writing skills preferred; experience with ADR preferred. This position will be based in Albany; some travel will be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Location: NEW YORK STATE COURT OF CLAIMS
ALBANY, NY
Base Salary: $130,061
Principal Court Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity and are responsible for
overseeing the operations of special parts, terms or departments in courts with a service population exceeding 400,000. They assist the Chief Court Attorney or Supervising Court Attorney in formulation and implementation of office policy, supervision and administering the operations of a law department. Principal Court Attorneys research and analyze complex legal issues and questions for the court, may be designated to act as special referees and perform other related duties.
The Principal Court Attorney serves as counsel to the Clerk's office staff; researches and analyzes legal questions and issues, drafts opinions and writes confidential memoranda for the Presiding Judge, Chief Clerk, Judges of the Court, and Judicial
Hearing Officers; researches and tracks legislation; confers with lawyers on unusual or complex proceedings and reviews legal documents filed in connection with such proceedings; responds to verbal and written inquiries from self-represented claimants and counsel; and performs various administrative functions under the direction of the Chief Clerk and/or Presiding Judge. The incumbent will also be expected to serve as a neutral and participate in all aspects of the Court's Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program, working with the Court's ADR Coordinator and the parties to settle matters. Excellent research and writing skills preferred; experience with ADR preferred. This position will be based in Albany; some travel will be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Admission to the New York State Bar; and Three (3) years of service in the Associate Court Attorney title; or Eight (8) years of relevant legal experience gained after admission to the New York State Bar.
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.
