UCS-23
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY
ANNOUNCEMENT
STATE OF NEW YORK
UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM
PLEASE POST
ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 8610
POSITION TITLE: COURT ATTORNEY - REFEREE JG: 31
LOCATION: 8th JUDICIAL DISTRICT
BASE SALARY: $130,061
CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE/CONFIDENTIAL
QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar and Two (2) 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
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Court Attorney-Referees act as special referees and research and analyze complex
legal issues and questions raised in civil and criminal cases heard in trial courts or on appeal to certain County Courts and may be
responsible for supervision of court attorneys and support staff who are located in one or more courts situated throughout a county,
judicial district, or department. They serve in a confidential capacity and work with substantial independence from supervision in
units located in the Court of Claims or special parts in the Supreme Court or in County, District, Family, and Surrogate`s Courts in
counties entirely within cities or in counties that have populations exceeding 400,000.
ASSIGNMENT: This position is assigned to 8th Judicial District. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: conducting
hearings, taking testimony and reporting findings of facts to judge; researching and analyzing complex legal questions and issues;
and writing confidential memoranda and drafting opinions. Travel is required.
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 must submit a UCS-5 Application for
Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at
www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a resume and cover letter by email to [email protected] or by mail to:
SHION CHRISTIAN
HUMAN RESOURCES
8TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
92 FRANKLIN STREET
BUFFALO, NY 14202
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.
POSTING DATE: June 15, 2026 APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: July 13, 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.
