UCS-23
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY
ANNOUNCEMENT
STATE OF NEW YORK
UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM
PLEASE POST
ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 23605
POSITION TITLE: COMMERCIAL DIVISION LAW CLERK JG: 23
LOCATION: SUPREME COURT, NEW YORK COUNTY - CIVIL TERM
BASE SALARY: $ 84,659 + $ 4,920 LOCATION PAY
CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE / TEMPORARY
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar within eighteen months
of appointment.
Experience in commercial litigation is preferred. Excellent writing skills and the ability to draft
opinions in complex commercial matters are essential requirements for this position.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Commercial Division Law Clerks are assigned to work directly for a Justice in the
Commercial Division. Responsibilities include: drafting decisions and orders, assisting Justices with discovery disputes, assisting with
case scheduling and settlement conferences, assisting with the management of the Justice’s case inventory, reviewing and researching
evidentiary issues before and during trials, drafting jury instructions and verdict sheets and performing other related duties.
ASSIGNMENT: This position is assigned to Justice Andrea Masley, Supreme Court Justice, New York County - Commercial Division
and will commence in July 2026. Commercial Division Law Clerks are appointed to a one-year clerkship, renewable four times at the
judge’s discretion. Duties include: research and analysis of complex legal issues; drafting opinions and orders in complex matters;
conferring with lawyers in discovery and settlement conferences; arranging the judge's calendar and scheduling meetings and
conferences; and providing other assistance to the judge in managing and resolving cases.
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 .
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
http://www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample by email to sfc-
[email protected] with the subject: “Application for Commercial Division Law Clerk Position”.
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.
POSTING DATE: January 22, 2026 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS
The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital
status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
