UCS-23
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY
ANNOUNCEMENT
STATE OF NEW YORK
UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM
PLEASE POST
ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 23626
POSITION TITLE: COMMERCIAL DIVISION LAW CLERK JG: 23
LOCATION: SUPREME COURT, NEW YORK COUNTY – COMMERCIAL DIVISION
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.
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 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 Andrew Borrok, Supreme Court Justice, New York County - Commercial
Division and will commence in September 2027. 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, and 2 writing samples 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: July 10, 2026 APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: August 7, 2026
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.
