Attorney

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Principal Appellate Court Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity and are primarily responsible for assisting Chief Appellate Court Attorneys in the Appellate Division and Appellate Terms with the supervision and administration of their legal departments. Principal Appellate Court Attorneys research and analyze complex legal issues and questions for the court and perform other related duties LOCATION: APPELLATE DIVISION, THIRD DEPARTMENT LAW RESEARCH DEPARTMENT ALBANY, NY CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE/CONFIDENTIAL ASSIGNMENT: This position is in the Court's Law Research Department. Attorneys assigned to the Law Research Department research and analyze legal issues and questions presented in pending matters before the Court. They are responsible for preparing preliminary reports, memoranda, and other written work product for the Court, checking accuracy of style citation, and performing other related duties as directed by the Chief Appellate Court Attorney and Clerk of the Court. GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System. 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. Special arrangements for people with disabilities may be made by contacting this office at 518-471-4730 prior to the interview.

Created: 2025-12-23