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STATE OF NEW YORK UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 5539_Extended

POSITION TITLE: PRINCIPAL LAW CLERK TO JUDGE JG: 31

LOCATION: 5TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
ONONDAGA COUNTY SUPREME COURT

BASE SALARY: $130,061

CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT/CONFIDENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Associate Law Clerk to Judge title; or five (5) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Principal Law Clerks to Judge are responsible for researching and analyzing uniquely intricate, complex and sensitive legal issues and questions for individual judges. They also provide other personal and confidential assistance to an individual judge or judges. Principal Law Clerks to Judge are appointed by judges of all Supreme Courts, the Court of Claims, and in the following courts in accordance with staffing needs: County Courts with two (2) or more full- time judges or with one (1) full-time judge and combined annual filings of indictments and Supreme Court civil actions exceeding 650; and Surrogate’s Courts with ten (10) or more non- judicial employees (excluding Chief Clerks and Judges’ personal appointees). Principal Law Clerks to Judge are personally appointed by the judge or judges for whom they work and serve at their pleasure.

ASSIGNMENT: This position is assigned to Supreme Court Justice John W. Dillon in Onondaga County Supreme Court. Duties include, but are not limited to: researching and analyzing legal questions and issues and preparing memoranda with recommendations; drafting opinions, decisions, orders, jury charges, correspondence and other written material; conferring with lawyers on complex proceedings and reviewing legal documents filed in connection with such legal proceedings; reviewing and verifying citations; conferring with and advising the judge on legal issues; and conducting conferences with attorneys and other parties to legal actions to clarify issues to be resolved or to settle 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 must submit a completed 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), resume, cover letter, and writing sample (no more than 10 pages) by email to: Judge-Dillon-Chambers@nycourts.gov

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

POSTING DATE: November 13, 2025

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: December 7, 2025

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.

(Posted November 25, 2025)

STATE OF NEW YORK UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 5540_Extended

POSITION TITLE: SECRETARY TO JUDGE JG: 17

LOCATION: 5th JUDICIAL DISTRICT
ONONDAGA COUNTY SUPREME COURT

BASE SALARY: $61,424

CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT/CONFIDENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or the equivalent and two (2) years of legal secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Secretaries to Judges provide personal and confidential legal secretarial services and perform other related duties for judges who serve in the Supreme Court, Court of Claims, City, Family, County, Surrogate’s and District Courts. Secretaries to Judge may also perform clerical and reporting duties in a courtroom or court office. In courts where the Secretary to Judge provides personal and confidential legal secretarial services for more than one judge, the appointing authority is the Chief Administrative Judge.

ASSIGNMENT: The successful candidate will perform confidential legal secretarial and clerical duties for Supreme Court Justice John W. Dillon in Onondaga County Supreme 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 .

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications must submit a completed 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), resume, cover letter, and writing sample (no more than 10 pages) by email to: Judge-Dillon-Chambers@nycourts.gov

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

POSTING DATE: November 13, 2025

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: December 7, 2025

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.

(Posted November 25, 2025)

STATE OF NEW YORK UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 5541_Extended

POSITION TITLE: ASSISTANT LAW CLERK JG: 23

LOCATION: 5th JUDICIAL DISTRICT
ONONDAGA COUNTY SUPREME COURT

BASE SALARY: $ 82,198

CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT/CONFIDENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited law school no more than three (3) years prior to appointment and admission to the New York State Bar within eighteen months of appointment; or Appointment within three (3) years of first admission to any bar in the United States.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Assistant Law Clerks are appointed in the Civil Term by Justices of the Supreme Court, are assigned to Judges designated as Acting Supreme Court Justices for one or more full terms, or are appointed by Justices in the Appellate Divisions, Court of Appeals, and NYC Surrogate’s Courts.1 They research and analyze legal issues raised in complex civil term motions and are responsible for preparing memorandums, drafting orders, opinions and verifying citations. Assistant Law Clerks are appointed to a one-year clerkship, renewable four times, and are personally appointed by the Justice for whom they work and serve at their pleasure.

1 Judges who appoint an Assistant Law Clerk agree to forego the appointment of a Secretary and waive the right to such an appointment under section 36 of the Judiciary Law for the period of service for the Assistant Law Clerk.

ASSIGNMENT: This position is assigned to Supreme Court Justice John W. Dillon in Onondaga County Supreme Court. Duties include but are not limited to: Assisting with court proceedings; preparing confidential legal memoranda; conducting legal research; drafting orders and opinions; proofreading opinions; resolving scheduling issues with attorneys; and conducting discovery conferences. Additional responsibilities include administrative tasks, responding to telephone calls, scheduling cases and monitoring the court’s docket.

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 completed 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), resume, cover letter, and writing sample (no more than 10 pages) by email to: Judge-Dillon-Chambers@nycourts.gov

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

POSTING DATE: November 13, 2025

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: December 7, 2025

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.

(Posted November 25, 2025)

BUSINESS TITLE:  GENERAL COUNSEL

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE/LEVEL: EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL

DEPARTMENT:  LEGAL

SALARY RANGE: $200,000-$235,000

POSITION STATUS: Full-Time

APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED

JOB ID #:  757928

Start your career here at the NYC Campaign Finance Board. Click on the link to learn more about the open positions at our agency! 

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE BOARD

The Campaign Finance Board is a nonpartisan, independent city agency that empowers New Yorkers to have a greater impact on their elections. Our mission is to make local democracy more open, transparent, and equitable by removing barriers to participation.

We make it easier for New Yorkers to vote, meaningfully support candidates for city office, and run for office themselves. NYC Votes, our voter engagement initiative, meets people where they are to share trustworthy election information and help New Yorkers make a plan to vote. We publish the citywide Voter Guide, which delivers information about candidates directly to voters’ doors. Our public matching funds program ensures small contributions can make a big difference, allowing regular people to run for office by relying on the support of other regular people, not just wealthy donors and special interests. And we lift the veil on how candidates raise and spend money, increasing transparency and accountability in local government.

We believe that when every New Yorker is empowered to participate meaningfully in elections, candidates will better reflect the communities they serve, elected leaders will be more accountable to the public, and New Yorkers will have a democracy they can truly trust.

ABOUT THE DIVISION 

The Legal division, which includes 9 attorneys and 14 staff in total, performs all legal and investigatory work for the CFB. Legal division staff advise the Board, Executive team and staff throughout the agency on campaign finance and broader election law, employment and labor law, contracting and procurement law, conflict of interest laws, and all other relevant areas of law, and engaging in legal work including but not limited to administrative law enforcement, litigation and policy development. The Legal division also contains the CFB’s Investigations unit, which collaborates closely with the CFB’s Audit unit and other members of the Legal division staff to investigate possible violations of laws within the CFB’s jurisdiction and support the agency’s enforcement function.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The NYC Campaign Finance Board seeks a General Counsel, as a member of the executive team reporting to the Executive Director and serving as chief legal advisor to the Executive Director, leadership, and the agency. The General Counsel will be responsible for leading CFB’s Legal division, collaborating with agency leadership in strategic thinking and integrating legal considerations into agency planning, managing enforcement of and compliance with all relevant laws, and representing the agency at hearings, among other duties. They must maintain a high-level agency-wide perspective while simultaneously implementing the mission, vision and values of the CFB and moving the organization forward under the Strategic Plan. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Executive Team Membership

• Serve as the visible, vocal expert and leader of all work within the scope of your division’s responsibilities.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the agency’s strategic plan, providing leadership in strategic goal setting and constructive assessment of success and failure, to promote a perpetual state of learning and improvement.
• Complete required EEO and other trainings, attend agency events, and participate in contributing to a welcoming, accessible, inclusive workplace culture that is free from discrimination across the spectrum of personal identity and protected classes.
• Participate in financial planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and assessment of financial risks and opportunities, to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability of the agency.
• Collaborate to ensure the agency has the functional structures, talent and other resources in place to accomplish strategic goals—prioritizing the interests of the agency above your interests and/or those of your division.
• Ensure efficient and effective business operations in your division, establishing policies, processes and best practices for the success of your division, other divisions and the agency as a whole.
• Foster an innovative, high performance, accountable agency culture with strong employee engagement.
• Engage in and model continuous learning rooted in emerging trends and best practices with respect to the substantive work of your division, management theory and practice, strategic planning and goal setting, and other areas of knowledge relevant to your role.

Staff Supervision

• Lead, manage, and develop a team with varying levels of responsibility.
• Set standards and goals for employees and teams, ensuring ongoing projects and tasks within teams supports the agency’s overall priorities.
• Provide consistent guidance on career progression, helping team members advance within the agency through structured growth opportunities.
• Establish clear performance expectations for each team member, conduct regular performance evaluations, and provide continuous actionable feedback.
• Ensure that each individual’s performance is regularly assessed and aligned with agency goals, have the resources and support to meet their objectives, and take corrective actions when needed.
• Foster an innovative, high performance, accountable agency culture with strong employee engagement.

Legal & Policy Work

• Supervise Investigation staff in the performance of all investigation tasks, including analysis and evaluation of audit materials and other evidence, issuance of requests for documents and other information, issuance of subpoenas for documents and witness interviews, field work, and briefing the Board on investigations work.
• Supervise Enforcement staff in the performance of all enforcement tasks, including monitoring compliance with campaign finance laws by all members of regulated community, collaborating with Audit unit to identify violations of law and hold violators accountable, support analysis of candidate public funds eligibility, analyze audits to produce enforcement notices and other resolutions of audits, support Board consideration and handling of enforcement matters.
• Supervise Legal Contracting & Procurement staff in the performance of all legal contracting and procurement tasks, including supporting and assisting the Assistant Executive Director for Operations & Finance, and their staff, as well as staff in other divisions, with drafting and review of procurement and other contracts.
• Supervise Legal Compliance staff in the performance of all legal compliance tasks, including educating CFB staff regarding COIB, EEO, employment, labor, and other legal requirements, restrictions and prohibitions applicable to CFB staff, and supporting investigations related to alleged or suspected violations of such laws and policies.
• Supervise Litigation staff in the performance of all litigation tasks, including legal research, brief writing, motion practice, argument, collaboration with outside counsel, and related support of the Board.
• Supervise Legal staff in the performance of all policy tasks, including collaborating with Strategy, Products & Innovation (SPI) Division staff on analysis, drafting and implementation of Charter provisions, statutes, Rules and internal policies, and support Board understanding and enforcement of existing policies and adoption of new policies.
• Provide review of and input into proposed legislation, rule amendments, advisory opinions and other policy documents related to Policy work.
• Review work performed and work product produced by Legal staff to ensure that it is performed in accordance with the highest professional standards.
• Set priorities, standards, goals, deadlines and performance metrics for all Legal work, in partnership with Legal division leadership, ensuring ongoing projects and tasks within Legal division support the agency’s overall priorities and strategic plan.

RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSAs)

We’re seeking individuals eager to make an impact, even if they don’t tick every box on our job description. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and the unique blend of lived experiences, non-traditional education pathways, practical know-how, and a variety of skills and abilities that each candidate brings to the table. If you’re ready to learn and grow with us, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dynamic team.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of personnel management, motivational and leadership theories, styles and approaches.
• Knowledge and understanding of organizational strategic planning and implementation, including goal-setting systems (e.g., Objectives and Key Results (OKR)) to establish performance expectations and deliver outcomes that advance agency goals and strategic priorities.
• Knowledge and understanding of government agency operations, including principles of administrative due process, agency jurisdiction, enforcement authority, public budgeting, procurement and fiscal oversight.
• Knowledge and understanding of New York City, New York State and federal campaign finance and broader election laws, and enforcement of such laws through financial audits and other activities necessary to ensure compliance.
• Knowledge and understanding of employment and labor law, particularly in a governmental setting, including equal employment opportunity laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act, civil service rules, collective bargaining, employee discipline, and other aspects of employment and labor law, with knowledge of the policies and procedures of the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and the New York City Office of Labor Relations a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of principles and laws related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Knowledge and understanding of litigation processes, including civil, criminal and administrative proceedings.
• Familiarity with investigatory techniques necessary to enforce campaign finance laws and/or other financial activity laws.
• Familiarity with conflict of interest and ethics laws and regulations governing New York City employees and public officials.
• Familiarity with New York City lobbying laws.
• Familiarity with the New York City legislative and rulemaking processes.

Skills

• Strong managerial skills to lead agency staff and projects to effectively support the agency’s mission, strategy and goals.
• Legal research and analysis skills and judgement to interpret complex statutes, case law, regulations, and other policies and provide clear, risk-balanced legal advice aligned with agency goals and strategic priorities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to interact with internal and external partners, explaining legal concepts to both lawyers and non-lawyers, and effectively advocating for the agency’s interests.
• Skilled at identifying potential or actual legal risks and challenges and developing strategic solutions to address or avoid them.
• Adept at using legal knowledge to champion innovation at the agency.
• Litigation management skills, including but not limited to litigation strategy development and execution.
• Proficiency in conflict management techniques, including negotiation, mediation, and compromise, while considering the emotional dynamics involved.
• Interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to build relationships with internal partners, such as executive team members, other agency employees, and board members, as well as external partners.

Abilities

• Ability to collaborate with agency leadership in strategic thinking, integrating legal considerations into agency planning, while seeing beyond individual legal questions to broader institutional implications, in alignment of the agency’s mission, values, and legal obligations.
• Ability to set clear performance goals and expectations and deliver outcomes that advance agency strategic priorities.
• Ability to zealously advocate for the interests of the agency.
• Ability to exercise sound ethical judgment and decision-making, maintaining integrity and impartiality under political or public pressure, including with incomplete information or evolving legal landscapes, in alignment of the agency’s mission, values, and legal obligations.
• Ability to provide sound, clear, concise legal advice and guidance to agency leadership to advance the agency’s mission and goals.
• Ability to ensure the agency’s policies comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Ability to assess legal risks and implement solutions to mitigate them.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and disputes effectively, both internally and externally.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop others, as well as influence a group of people to achieve common goals, and implement organizational strategies and change.
• Ability to effectively manage a team of 10-20 staff to achieve excellent work outcomes.
• Ability to handle confidential information using discretion, professional sensitivity, and sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively across cultures, identities, and backgrounds, and to give and receive feedback.
• Ability to connect with others in a meaningful way, to recognize and understand another person’s feelings and thoughts, and to use this information to build positive relationships and beneficial interactions.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and guide interactions towards positive outcomes. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor with 10 plus years of experience practicing law.
• Strong preference and consideration will be given to candidates with at least four years of managerial experience serving in roles such as General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, or Assistant General Counsel or equivalent role.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full‐time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.

TO APPLY:

All applicants must apply through NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York

• Please search and apply to the job ID number listed above.
• Resume and cover letter are required for consideration.
• Note that only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

For more information on careers with the NYC Campaign Finance Board visit our website at https://www.nyccfb.info/ to access the full listing of job opportunities and to learn more about our agency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The City of New York provides generous medical benefits (including dental and vision through respective unions or funds), retirement, tuition reimbursement, and additional ancillary benefits. CFB offers a flexible and hybrid work schedule, opportunities for career development, learning & development (leadership training and coaching), wellness programs, and much more!

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF.

The CFB is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to diversity. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you anticipate needing any type of reasonable accommodation to apply for an employment opportunity, please contact access@nyccfb.info or (212) 409-1800.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Apply Link: https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/job/general-counsel-in-manhattan-jid-38143

(Posted November 25, 2025)

Associate Counsel – Office of General Counsel

About University at Albany:
Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany’s broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State’s capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.

Job Description:
The Associate Counsel is a member of the SUNY Office of General Counsel (“OGC”) assigned to represent the University at Albany Campus, and is located on the UAlbany Campus. The position is responsible for all matters affecting the legal interests of the Campus, reporting directly to the Chief Campus Counsel at UAlbany for all legal matters.

Primary Responsibilities:

• This position advises on a wide range of legal issues pertaining to University business, its relationships with affiliated entities, and its administrators, faculty, and staff. Those responsibilities include providing up-to-date and timely legal advice based on thorough research on: student leaves of absence, discipline, dismissal, and appeals; compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, including Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, FERPA, New York Education Law Article 129-b; faculty hiring, promotion, tenure, investigations, discipline, termination and discrimination; reviewing the legal ramifications of external audits, and FOIL handling and interpretation.
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts within the context of New York State finance and procurement guidelines.
• This position will also assist in UAlbany litigation, which is primarily handled in court by the NYS Attorney General as trial counsel, and represents UAlbany and UAlbany employees in state and federal administrative agency proceedings.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to Chief Campus Counsel.
• Supervises the following positions: None.

Job Requirements:

• Developing, negotiating, reviewing academic agreements with other colleges and universities.
• Providing advice and recommendations regarding campus-based policies.
• Legal support to the Office of Enterprise Risk Management.
• Advising in various student-related matters concerning academic leaves, discipline and dismissal.
• Creating clear, concise, enforceable, persuasive legal drafts and writing supported by competent legal authority.
• Representing UAlbany and UAlbany employees in state and federal administrative agency proceedings as well as, on occasion, in state and federal courts.
• Representing UAlbany in employee and student discipline matters; discrimination cases and internal investigations, and with labor and employment issues.
• Developing and delivering training to campus constituencies on key compliance issues including 1st Amendment, attorney-client privilege, record retention/e-discovery, email, FOIL, media responses, NYS Ethics, and other areas of importance to the campus.
• Maintaining good relationships and communicating effectively with clients.
• Adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Keeping clients updated on changes to the law affecting the University’s legal interests.

Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admission in good standing to the New York State Bar (or eligibility for immediate admission) and
• A minimum of five (5) years of legal experience.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated Experience in:

• Higher Education Law.
• Employment and Discrimination Law (including arbitrations and interrogations.
• Litigation experience on behalf of SUNY or another New York State agency.
• Policy development.
• Student Affairs related issues (including small claims).
• Research related to contractual issues.
• Procurement contracts.

Working Environment:

• Typical office environment.

Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Range: Associate Counsel, MP, $130,000 to $150,000

Special Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that UAlbany is not an E-Verify employer.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. The University at Albany’s Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

Pursuant to NYS Labor Law 194-A, no State entity, as defined by the Law, is permitted to rely on, orally or in writing seek, request, or require in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current wage, or salary history as a condition to be interviewed, or as a condition of continuing to be considered for an offer of employment, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation, and for the purpose of verifying information, may such requests be made.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER

Please apply online via https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=194233

Application Instructions:
Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications
• Contact information for three professional references

Note: After submitting your resume/CV, the subsequent pages give you instructions for uploading additional documents (i.e. cover letter etc.).

A review of applications will start on November 10, 2025 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.

(Posted November 17, 2025)

Corporate Tax Associate

Location
Any NP office or Remote

Position Summary
At Nixon Peabody, we are committed to attracting talented individuals from a wide range of experiences and cultures, including individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, genders, and personal backgrounds. Therefore, we encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Our Corporate Practice Group is seeking to hire a mid-level associate to join our Tax Team in any of our U.S. offices, or remote.

The ideal candidate will have four to six years of experience with broad knowledge of corporate and transactional tax matters. The successful candidate will support our general corporate law team on matters in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, private equity, international transactions, and REITs.

Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client service.

NP is an industry leader in corporate transactions. Our firm has over 200 business lawyers who work together to handle the full range of mergers, sales, acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, licensing, and strategic transactions for both private and public clients – from structure and strategy to negotiation and documentation. Our clients are strategic and private investors, artists, fashion brands, health care organizations, large and emerging growth companies and renowned academic institutions creating innovations that will drive society far into the future.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary ranges for this position, depending on location, are as follows.

• Albany, NY: $180,000 to $200,000
• Boston, MA: $275,000 to $325,000
• Chicago, IL: $275,000 to $325,000
• Long Island, NY: $220,000 to $240,000
• Los Angeles, CA: $275,000 to $325,000
• Manchester, NH: $180,000 to $200,000
• New York, NY: $275,000 to $325,000
• Providence, RI: $180,000 to $200,000
• Rochester, NY: $180,000 to $200,000
• San Francisco, CA: $275,000 to $325,000
• Washington, DC: $275,000 to $325,000

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salar(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s a chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps into the power of collaboration and collective thinking.

Principals Only.

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer: Disability/ Veteran.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Riqht to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

For consideration, please visit our website to apply online at http://www.nixonpeabody.com/careers

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Sussman, Senior Legal Recruiting Specialist, at hsussman@nixonpeabody.com.

(Posted November 13, 2025)

Corporate Tax Counsel

Location
Any NP office or Remote

Position Summary
At Nixon Peabody, we are committed to attracting talented individuals from a wide range of experiences and cultures, including individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, genders, and personal backgrounds. Therefore, we encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Our Corporate Practice Group is seeking to hire a corporate tax counsels to join our Tax Team in any of our U.S. offices, or remote.

The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience with broad knowledge of corporate and transactional tax matters. The successful candidate will support our general corporate law team on matters in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, private equity, international transactions, and REITs.

Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client service.

NP is an industry leader in corporate transactions. Our firm has over 200 business lawyers who work together to handle the full range of mergers, sales, acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, licensing, and strategic transactions for both private and public clients – from structure and strategy to negotiation and documentation. Our clients are strategic and private investors, artists, fashion brands, health care organizations, large and emerging growth companies and renowned academic institutions creating innovations that will drive society far into the future.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary ranges for this position for all locations is $350,000 to $450,000.

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salar(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s a chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps into the power of collaboration and collective thinking.

Principals Only.

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer: Disability/ Veteran.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Riqht to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

For consideration, please visit our website to apply online at http://www.nixonpeabody.com/careers

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Sussman, Senior Legal Recruiting Specialist, at hsussman@nixonpeabody.com.

(Posted November 13, 2025)

Office of New York State Senator Brian Kavanagh seeks a Legislative Counsel

The Office of New York State Senator Brian Kavanagh seeks an experienced Legislative Counsel to join our team. Senator Kavanagh chairs the Committee on Housing, Construction, and Community Development and leads an ambitious and progressive legislative and policy portfolio focused on housing, environmental sustainability, energy, and gun violence prevention, as well as various issues related to effectively representing 320,000 constituents in Lower Manhattan.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Developing and driving an ambitious, progressive legislative, budgetary, and policy agenda in collaboration with the Senator, staff colleagues, other elected and government officials, constituents, and advocacy organizations;
• Researching, drafting, and advancing legislative, budgetary, and policy issues through the legislative process;
• Leading advocacy strategies, building and managing coalitions, negotiating with stakeholders, advocates, and colleagues in and out of government;
• Representing the office and staffing the Senator at meetings and public events;
• Assisting in the management of legislative fellows and interns;
• Drafting correspondence, briefings, talking points, presentations, and other materials as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. or similar advanced degree;
• Significant experience with legislation or public policy, ideally state-level legislative, budgetary, and policymaking processes;
• Demonstrated commitment to public service;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a very high level of attention to detail;
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify and act upon issues in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, maintain composure under pressure, and build relationships with key stakeholders;
• Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work long hours, including evenings and some weekends as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with New York government and the Lower Manhattan neighborhoods comprising Senate District 27.

This position may be based in Albany with occasional travel to New York City as needed or based in New York City with travel to Albany for legislative session days and other occasions.

To apply, candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing samples to resumes@kavanagh.nyc. Please do not apply through a third-party website. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Personal, sick, and vacation time, as well as paid state holidays
• State pension and deferred compensation plan
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• Health savings account
• Pre-tax transit benefit

The New York State Senate is an equal opportunity employer.

(Posted November 3, 2025)

The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School has two job openings! 

1. We are seeking an attorney, either experienced (4+ years) or early career (0-3 years), to join our Renewable Energy Legal Defense Initiative. For a more experienced candidate, this would be an opportunity to take on a leadership role in helping address local opposition and other barriers to the siting and build-out of renewable energy infrastructure. A more junior candidate would still take on significant responsibility from the outset. This position is available immediately and open until filled. Details and application instructions for early-career applicants can be found here; Candidates with 4+ years of relevant experience should apply here.
2. Our search for our Fall 2026 Climate Justice Fellow is underway. This is an early-career opportunity to serve in a multifaceted role at the Center, working on climate and environmental justice issues, among others. Details and application instructions can be found here.

Both positions are based in New York City, and require you to be in the office three days/week.

(Posted October 31, 2025)

Summer 2026 Education Policy Center Law Student Internship

(Posted September 10, 2025)

Staff Attorney- NYSDA’s Public Defense Backup Center

The New York State Defenders Association (NYSDA) is seeking applications for Staff Attorneys to work in our Public Defense Backup Center. NYSDA’s Backup Center promotes excellence in legal representation of low-income people who are involved in criminal and family courts throughout the State of New York. This position is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer who is passionate about elevating public defense and supporting defenders statewide.

The Backup Center identifies best practices and emerging challenges to high-quality legal assistance and provides public defenders and assigned counsel with support and resources to assist in and elevate their work on behalf of clients.

NYSDA, a not-for-profit, membership organization, has been responding to the need for support of New York’s public defense community since 1967. NYSDA’s mission is to improve the quality and scope of publicly supported legal representation to people who cannot afford counsel. In addition to the Public Defense Backup Center, NYSDA provides services to public defense offices and assigned counsel attorneys around the state through its Veterans Defense Program, Public Defense Recruitment and Retention Program, and Public Defense Case Management System. NYSDA also offers high-quality training to public defense attorneys, investigators, social workers, and other members of the public defense community. The Backup Center is instrumental in assisting defenders around the state to advance quality representation in criminal and family court cases. Our Backup Center Staff Attorneys have a wide variety of experiences and expertise.

Staff Attorneys act as a resource attorney, providing support and guidance to defenders and other members of defense teams through case consultations, legal research, training, development of resource guides and other publications, expert witness referrals, and short- and long-term projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare regular updates on legal developments to the public defense community
• Provide case consultations to defense attorneys in criminal and family court cases
• Provide referrals to experts and other professionals to defense attorneys
• Develop resource materials and best practices guides for defenders and defense offices regarding substantive and procedural issues
• Stay up to date on best practices, trends, caselaw developments, legislative proposals in New York and other states
• Other responsibilities and projects assigned by the Executive Director or Deputy Director

Qualifications and Experience

• Admitted to practice law in New York
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in criminal defense and/or adult family court representation
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated commitment to public defense, NYSDA’s mission to improve the quality and scope of representation to individuals who cannot afford counsel, and advancing equitable and racial justice
• Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and other online software
• Ability to travel around New York State, including locations that do not have public transportation

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working in a public defense office, legal aid organization, or assigned counsel program
• Experience working with defense team members and experts on forensic issues
• Experience with cases involving large volumes of discovery (paper and electronic)

NYSDA’s main office is in Albany, NY. Applicants must be able to work in Albany or hybrid/remotely from within New York State with the ability to travel to the Albany office regularly and as requested. The position involves occasional travel to trainings, meetings, and professional development events.

Salary: $90,000 – $130,000, depending on experience. NYSDA offers a generous benefit package, including paid vacation, personal, and sick time; health, dental, and vision insurance; FSA; and 403(b).

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Hiring@nysda.org (subject line: Staff Attorney, Public Defense Backup Center). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. NYSDA is an equal opportunity employer. NYSDA values diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates of all identities, orientations, experiences, and communities to apply.

(Posted August 19, 2025)

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BANKRUPTCY JUDGESHIP

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications from qualified candidates for a 14-year appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of New York. There are two vacancies in the Eastern District of New York, one in Brooklyn and one in Central Islip. Applicants should identify in their cover letter whether they wish to be considered for Brooklyn, Central Islip, or both. The selection process will be confidential and competitive. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability.

The current annual salary of a United States Bankruptcy Judge is $227,608.

The Second Circuit uses an open and competitive selection process. All applications are screened by a Merit Selection Committee. The Committee will review applicants using the following criteria: legal competence evidenced by experience with complex legal issues; an aptitude for legal scholarship and writing; familiarity with the courts and court processes; commitment to equal justice under the law; characteristics indicative of a sound judicial temperament; a reputation for integrity, good character and ethical behavior; and physical and mental health sufficient to meet the demands and tenure of the position. The Merit Selection Committee will select a limited number of applicants for interview and will conduct appropriate due diligence inquiries into the candidates’ backgrounds and qualifications. Upon a majority vote of the Second Circuit Judicial Council, the Council will forward the Merit Selection Committee’s Report with any recommendations or comments to the active judges of the Court of Appeals. The selected nominee will be required to satisfy FBI and IRS background investigations prior to appointment.

Basic qualifications for consideration include:
1. Membership in good standing of at least one state bar, the District of Columbia bar, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar, and never other than membership in good standing of every bar of which the applicant has been a member; and

2. A minimum of five years of legal practice experience.

Application forms are posted on the Court’s website at http://www.ca2.uscourts.gov.

Completed application packages must be in the format required by the Second Circuit and received no later than September 5, 2025.

(Posted August 15, 2025)

POSITION TITLE: COURT ATTORNEY – REFEREE

JG: 31

LOCATION:  SUPREME COURT- CIVIL TERM, BRONX COUNTY

BASE SALARY: $ 130,061        +          $ 4,920 LOCATION PAY

CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE/CONFIDENTIAL

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.

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 will be assigned to the Law Department. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: conducting hearings regarding framed issues, attorney fee hearings, traverse hearings, and conferences on partition cases; taking testimony and reporting findings of facts to judge; researching and analyzing complex legal questions and issues; conferencing cases and resolving motions in foreclosure and discovery parts; handling foreclosure and tax lien matters and writing confidential memoranda and drafting opinions.

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:  5 .

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 www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) a cover letter and a resume by email to BXSUPCIVHR@nycourts.gov or by mail to:

LAKISHA C. BROWN

CHIEF CLERK VII

BRONX SUPREME COURT – CIVIL TERM

851 GRAND CONCOURSE, ROOM 612,  BRONX, NY 10451

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

POSTING DATE: July 2, 2025                APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: July 30, 2025 

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

(Posted July 9, 2025)

POSITION TITLE: PRINCIPAL COURT ATTORNEY

JG: 31

LOCATION:  SUPREME COURT, BRONX COUNTY – CIVIL TERM

BASE SALARY:  $ 130,061            +     $4,920 LOCATION PAY

CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE/CONFIDENTIAL

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.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: 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.

ASSIGNMENT: This position is assigned to Bronx County Supreme, Civil Term. Duties may include but are not limited to: managing and expediting prioritized legal matters including administrative aspects such as fulfilling weekly reporting mandates, case tracking and maintaining databases relating to these priority matters. Researching and analyzing complex legal issues; drafting opinions and orders for individual judges; conferencing with assistant district attorneys and defense attorneys towards resolution or trial of prioritized matters, and assisting Judges as directed by the Administrative Judge or the Chief Clerk. The position requires troubleshooting and critical thinking to address all obstacles preventing cases from moving judiciously to comply with OCA standards and goals.

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:  5 .

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 www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a cover letter and resume by email to BXSUPCIVHR@nycourts.gov or by mail to:

LAKISHA C. BROWN

CHIEF CLERK VII

BRONX SUPREME COURT – CIVIL TERM

851 GRAND CONCOURSE, ROOM 612, BRONX, NY 10451

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

POSTING DATE: June 12, 2025                             APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: July 10, 2025

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.

(Posted July 9, 2025)

POSITION TITLE: CHIEF CLERK I

JG: 21

LOCATION: 5^th JUDICIAL DISTRICT JEFFERSON COUNTY SURROGATE’S COURT

BASE SALARY:           $76,112

CLASSIFICATION:       EXEMPT/CONFIDENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS:       Bachelor`s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of work experience involving managerial responsibilities such as human resources administration, budget preparation, and review of documents for compliance with policies, rules, and procedures; or Associate`s degree (or completion of 60 college level credits) from an accredited college and four (4) years of work experience involving managerial responsibilities such as human resources administration, budget preparation, and review of documents for compliance with policies, rules, and procedures; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Chief Clerks are the highest ranking nonjudicial employees in Supreme and County, City, Family, and Surrogate’s Courts. Chief Clerks are responsible to Judge(s), regional court administrators, and the Office of Court Administration for managing all aspects of court operations and nonjudicial case processing activities. Chief Clerks serve in a confidential capacity and supervise subordinate personnel, allocate court resources, prepare annual budget requests, make employee selection decisions, and are responsible for the receipt, accounting and disbursement of fines, bail fees, and other public or custodial funds. Chief Clerk I also perform other related duties.

ASSIGNMENT: Duties and responsibilities include personnel management and supervision; budget management and control; management of case processing and statistical reporting operations; and a wide range of other clerical and managerial duties. Travel may be 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 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 www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) a cover letter, and resume by email to 5JDJobs@nycourts.gov or by mail to:

DONALD C. DOERR, ESQ.

DISTRICT EXECUTIVE

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

600 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 300 SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13202

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

All Job Postings are also available online at the 5^th JD Homepage 5th JUDICIAL DISTRICT | NYCOURTS.GOV.

Click on “General District Info” then “Careers”  or click here: Job Postings – 5th Judicial District – Careers | NYCOURTS.GOV

POSTING DATE: July 8, 2025            APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: August 5, 2025

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.

(Posted July 8, 2025)

POSITION TITLE: DEPUTY CHIEF CLERK I                                                     

JG: 20

LOCATION: 5^TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FULTON CITY COURT

BASE SALARY:           $72,191

CLASSIFICATION:       EXEMPT/CONFIDENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of work experience involving managerial responsibilities such as human resources administration, budget preparation, and review of documents for compliance with policies, rules, and procedures; or Associate’s degree (or completion of 60 college level credits) from an accredited college and three (3) years of work experience involving managerial responsibilities such as human resources administration, budget preparation, and review of documents for compliance with policies, rules, and procedures; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Deputy Chief Clerks are the second highest ranking nonjudicial employees in Supreme and County, City, Family, and Surrogate’s Courts. Deputy Chief Clerks are responsible to Chief Clerks, Judge(s), regional court administrators, and the Office of Court Administration for managing all aspects of court operations and nonjudicial case processing activities. Deputy Chief Clerks serve in a confidential capacity and supervise subordinate personnel, allocate court resources, prepare annual budget requests, make employee selection decisions, and are responsible for the receipt, accounting and disbursement of fines, bail fees, and other public or custodial funds. Deputy Chief Clerk I also perform other related duties.

ASSIGNMENT: This position will assume the duties of the Chief Clerk in the Clerk’s absence. Duties and responsibilities include assisting with personnel management and supervision; budget management and control; management of case processing and statistical reporting operations; and a wide range of clerical and managerial duties. Some travel throughout the district 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), a cover letter, and resume by email to 5JDJobs@nycourts.gov or by mail to:

DONALD C. DOERR, ESQ.

DISTRICT EXECUTIVE

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

600 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 300 SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13202

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

 All Job Postings are also available online at the 5^th JD Homepage 5th JUDICIAL DISTRICT | NYCOURTS.GOV.

Click on “General District Info” then “Careers”  or click here: Job Postings – 5th Judicial District – Careers | NYCOURTS.GOV

POSTING DATE: July 8, 2025                APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: August 5, 2025

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.

(Posted July 8, 2025)

POSITION TITLE: CHIEF CLERK II                                                                  

JG: 25

LOCATION:  5^th JUDICIAL DISTRICT  OSWEGO COUNTY FAMILY COURT

BASE SALARY: $ 94,386

CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT/CONFIDENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS:       Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of work experience involving managerial responsibilities such as human resources administration, budget preparation, and review of documents for compliance with policies, rules, and procedures; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Chief Clerks are the highest ranking nonjudicial employees in Supreme and County,

City, Family, and Surrogate’s Courts. Chief Clerks are responsible to Judge(s), regional court administrators, and the Office of Court Administration for managing all aspects of court operations and nonjudicial case processing activities. Chief Clerks serve in a confidential capacity and supervise subordinate personnel, allocate court resources, prepare annual budget requests, make employee selection decisions, and are responsible for the receipt, accounting and disbursement of fines, bail fees, and other public or custodial funds. Chief Clerk II also perform other related duties.

ASSIGNMENT: This is the supervising managerial position in Oswego County Family Court. Duties and responsibilities include personnel management and supervision; budget management and control; management of case processing and statistical reporting operations; and a wide range of clerical and managerial duties. Some 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) a cover letter and resume by email to 5JDJobs@nycourts.gov or by mail to:

DONALD C. DOERR, ESQ.

DISTRICT EXECUTIVE

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

600 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 300

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13202

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

All Job Postings are also available online at the 5^th JD Homepage 5th JUDICIAL DISTRICT | NYCOURTS.GOV.

Click on “General District Info” then “Careers”  or click here: Job Postings – 5th Judicial District – Careers | NYCOURTS.GOV

POSTING DATE: July 8, 2025              APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: August 5, 2025

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.

(Posted July 8, 2025)

POSITION TITLE: COURT ATTORNEY REFEREE

JG: 31

LOCATION:  5^th JUDICIAL DISTRICT ONEIDA COUNTY FAMILY COURT

BASE SALARY: $130,061

CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE/CONFIDENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

Admission to the New York State Bar; and Three years of service in the Associate Court Attorney title; or

Eight 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: Under the supervision of the District Administrative Judge’s Office and the Chief Clerk of Oneida County Family Court, the Court Attorney-Referee will hear and report or determine cases assigned. Cases include but are not limited to custody and visitation, cases in the Model Court for abused and neglected children, and cases involving temporary and permanent orders of protection. While the position is currently assigned to Oneida County Family Court, the Court Attorney-Referee will also provide coverage, as necessary, in the other Family Courts in the Fifth Judicial District. 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 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 www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) a cover letter, and resume by email to 5JDJobs@nycourts.gov or by mail to:

DONALD C. DOERR, ESQ.

DISTRICT EXECUTIVE

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

600 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 300 SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13202

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

All Job Postings are also available online at the 5^th JD Homepage 5th JUDICIAL DISTRICT | NYCOURTS.GOV.

Click on “General District Info” then “Careers”  or click here: Job Postings – 5th Judicial District – Careers | NYCOURTS.GOV

POSTING DATE: July 8, 2025               

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: August 5, 2025

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.

(Posted July 8, 2025)

POSITION TITLE: CHIEF CLERK IV JG: 32

LOCATION: 5th JUDICIAL DISTRICT, ONONDAGA COUNTY SURROGATE’S COURT

BASE SALARY: $ 137,325

CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT/CONFIDENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of work experience involving managerial responsibilities such as human resources administration, budget preparation, and review of documents for compliance with policies, rules, and procedures; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Chief Clerks are the highest ranking nonjudicial employees in Supreme and County, City, Family, and Surrogate’s Courts. Chief Clerk IV are responsible to Judge(s), regional court administrators, and the Office of Court Administration for managing all aspects of court operations and nonjudicial case processing activities. Chief Clerk IV serve in a confidential capacity and supervise subordinate personnel, allocate court resources, prepare annual budget requests, make employee selection decisions, and are responsible for the receipt, accounting and disbursement of fines, bail fees, and other public or custodial funds. Chief Clerk IV positions manage courts with new filings, averaged over three years, more than 3% of the statewide total (exclusive of New York City) of Supreme and County Courts or more than 4% of the statewide total (exclusive of New York City) in the City, Family, and Surrogate’s Court. Chief Clerk IV also perform other related duties.

ASSIGNMENT: This is the supervising managerial position in the Onondaga County Surrogate’s Court. Duties and responsibilities include personnel management and supervision; budget management and control; management of case processing and statistical reporting; consulting with judges and court administrators to develop policy, procedures, and new programs; and a wide range of other clerical and managerial duties. Travel may be 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 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 www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf), a cover letter and resume by email to 5JDJobs@nycourts.gov or by mail to:

DONALD C. DOERR, ESQ.
DISTRICT EXECUTIVE
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
600 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 300
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13202

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

POSTING DATE: June 20, 2025 APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: July 18 ,2025

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.

(Posted June 23, 2025)

Senior Counsel/Senior Staff Attorney – Litigation Supervisor
New York, NY / Washington, DC
Policy, Campaigns & Advocacy – Litigation & Law / Full Time / Hybrid

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S. Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education. Planned Parenthood values the experience of employees, and our cultural ethos is “In This Together” which aims to support a workplace culture that centers on belonging, learning, and individual recognition.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund seek a Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel, with title to be based on years of legal experience . This job will report to the Vice President in the Public Policy Litigation and Law department. The Public Policy Litigation & Law Department (PPL&L) represents PPFA and Planned Parenthood affiliates in matters that affect the Planned Parenthood mission. PPL&L provides legal advice to, and when appropriate conducts litigation in, state and federal courts across the country on behalf of PPFA and Planned Parenthood affiliates in order to protect and expand access to sexual and reproductive health care.

This role operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring at least 2 days per week in-office (NYC or DC). 

Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis, with priority given to applications received before June 20th.

Purpose:

The position’s primary responsibilities will revolve around conducting and supervising significant and high visibility litigation on behalf of PPFA or Planned Parenthood affiliates and providing legal advice to PPFA and Planned Parenthood affiliates about legal issues such as pending legislation, regulatory matters, and activities of those opposed to Planned Parenthood that interfere with our ability to provide comprehensive reproductive health care.

Engagement:

The attorney in this position will work closely with the members of the PPL&L team, as well as with affiliate leadership and staff; other PPFA colleagues; coalition partners; and outside counsel.

Delivery:

• The attorney in this position will conduct and supervise litigation in state and federal courts across the country, as well as acting as a resource and advisor for colleagues in developing their cases, making strategic decisions, and preparing for oral argument, evidentiary hearings, depositions, etc.
• Current key areas of activity include litigation, risk advising, and responding to federal and state attacks relating to abortion access, gender affirming care, and participation in public funding programs such as Medicaid and Title X.
• The Senior Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel may also be engaged in work related to pending legislation and regulatory matters; advising clients in navigating a rapidly shifting post-Roe environment, including by working closely with operational and clinical personnel both at PPFA and at affiliates; and coordinating with internal and external partners on litigation and related strategies, among other responsibilities.
• The attorney in this position will also support the career development of more junior attorneys, interns, and paralegals and contribute to PPL&L’s ongoing work to center the communities most affected by laws restricting access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): 
Required Qualifications: 

• Law degree
• Specifically between 12-18 years of legal practice. Note: This individual will have the title of Senior Staff Attorney if they have 12-14 years of experience; and Senior Counsel if they have between than 15-18 years of experience.
• Substantial litigation experience is required. Impact litigation experience is not required but is strongly preferred.
• A deep commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission of promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health

Many different litigation career paths can develop skills that are valuable for this role; candidates are not expected to have experience in all aspects of the position. Experience in reproductive rights is not a requirement. Relevant skills and experience include:

• Substantial litigation experience at all stages of civil litigation, including trial court and appellate drafting and argument; working with fact and expert witnesses including in preparation for deposition and trial testimony; and managing or supervising discovery, including written discovery document production and depositions
• Experience supervising litigation, working with outside litigation counsel, and/or heading litigation teams
• Experience litigating Administrative Procedure Act claims
• Litigating or advising on issues arising under the Medicaid Act or other federal funding programs
• Experience working on trans rights issues and/or litigating cases to protect trans rights
• Experience working in a coalition and/or with co-counsel for multiple organizational clients
• Criminal defense and/or prosecutorial experience
• Advising clients on compliance and risk mitigation issues
• Reproductive justice work
• Communications work in connection with litigation
• Work on amicus briefs or strategy
• Mentoring or supervising more junior attorneys or other colleagues

Travel: 0-10% domestic travel

$181,699 – $232,788 a year

Public Policy Litigation & Law has a scale that determines pay for non-manager attorneys in the department by years of legal experience.

Senior Staff Attorney with 12-14 years legal experience: $181,699 – $197,093

Senior Counsel with 15-18 years legal experience: $206,948 – $232,788

Total offer package to include generous vacation + sick leave + paid holidays, individual/family provided medical, dental and vision benefits effective day 1, life insurance, short/long term disability, paid family leave and 401k. We also offer voluntary opt-in for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Transportation/Commuter accounts.

We value a truly diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  We’re committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

PPFA participates in the E-Verify program and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Roles that are denoted as NYC, DC, or both will work a hybrid schedule and are expected to work in their assigned PPFA office a minimum 2 days per week unless the role is denoted as onsite, which requires working onsite full time or 5 days per week.

Apply here: https://jobs.lever.co/ppfa/4eab5abf-2c39-485e-8f3c-306a7c26d380

(Posted June 12, 2025)

Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney
New York, NY / Washington, DC
Policy, Campaigns & Advocacy – Litigation & Law / Full Time – Union / Hybrid

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S. Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education. Planned Parenthood values the experience of employees, and our cultural ethos is “In This Together” which aims to support a workplace culture that centers on belonging, learning, and individual recognition.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund seek a Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney, with the title to be based on years of legal experience. This job will report to a Managing Senior Staff Attorney in the Public Policy Litigation and Law (PPL&L) department of PPFA. The Public Policy, Litigation & Law Department (PPL&L) represents PPFA and Planned Parenthood affiliates in policy matters that affect the mission of the organization. PPL&L provides legal advice to, and when appropriate, conducts litigation in, state and federal courts across the country on behalf of PPFA and Planned Parenthood affiliates in order to protect and expand access to sexual and reproductive health care.

This role operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring at least 2 days per week in-office (NYC or DC). 

 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received before June 20th.

The primary responsibilities of the attorney in this position will revolve around conducting significant and high visibility litigation on behalf of PPFA or Planned Parenthood affiliates, and providing legal advice to PPFA and Planned Parenthood affiliates about legal issues such as pending legislation, regulatory matters, and activities of those opposed to Planned Parenthood that interfere with our ability to provide comprehensive reproductive health care.

Engagement: 
The attorney in this position will work closely with the members of the PPL&L team, as well as with affiliate leadership and staff, other PPFA colleagues, coalition partners, and outside counsel.

Delivery:

• The attorney in this position will conduct litigation in state and federal courts across the country. Staff Attorneys are likely to have opportunities, over time, to draft trial court and appellate briefs and other filings; conduct discovery, including through document production and depositions; prepare fact and expert witnesses for deposition and trial testimony; present evidence and argument in state and federal court; communicate with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel; and review communications materials and respond to media inquiries.
• The attorney in this position may also be engaged in work related to pending legislation and regulatory matters; advising clients in navigating a rapidly shifting post-Roe environment, including by working closely with operational and clinical personnel both at PPFA and at affiliates; and coordinating with internal and external partners on litigation and related strategies, among other responsibilities.
• Current key areas of activity include litigation, risk advising, and responding to federal and state attacks relating to abortion access, gender affirming care, and participation in public funding programs such as Medicaid and Title X.
• The attorney in this position will also support the career development of more junior attorneys in the department, interns, and paralegals, and contribute to PPL&L’s ongoing work to center the communities most affected by laws restricting access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): 
Required Qualifications: 

• Law degree.
• 4-9 years of legal practice. The successful candidate will have the title of Staff Attorney if they have 4-6 years of experience, or Senior Staff Attorney if they have 7-9 years of experience
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Established interest in public interest work, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and/or impact litigation is a plus, but not mandatory.

Many different litigation career paths can develop skills that are valuable for this role; candidates are not expected to have experience in all aspects of the position. Experience in reproductive rights is not a requirement. PPL&L is committed to the professional development and growth of all team members. Relevant skills and experience include:

• Trial court and/or appellate drafting and argument experience
• Litigating Administrative Procedure Act claims
• Litigating or advising on issues arising under the Medicaid Act or other federal funding programs
• Experience working on trans rights issues and/or litigating cases to protect trans rights
• Experience working in a coalition and/or with co-counsel for multiple organizational clients
• Managing discovery, including document production and depositions
• Working with fact and expert witnesses, including in preparation for deposition and trial testimony
• Criminal defense and/or prosecutorial experience
• Advising clients on compliance and risk mitigation issues
• Reproductive justice work
• Communications work in connection with litigation
• Work on amicus briefs or strategy
• Mentoring or supervising more junior attorneys or other colleagues
• High proficiency in Google products
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities and ambiguous situations
• Commitment to PPFA’s mission and diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly surrounding race equity
• A deep commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission of promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health

Travel: 0-10%

Compensation Range:
Public Policy Litigation & Law has a scale that determines pay for non-managerial attorneys in our department by years of legal experience. Staff Attorney at 4-6 years legal experience: $127,611 – $138,821, and Senior Staff Attorney at 7-9 years legal experience: $147,845 – $160,833.

$127,611 – $160,833 a year

Total offer package to include generous vacation + sick leave + paid holidays, individual/family provided medical, dental and vision benefits effective day 1, life insurance, short/long term disability, paid family leave and 401k. We also offer voluntary opt-in for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Transportation/Commuter accounts.

We value a truly diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  We’re committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

PPFA participates in the E-Verify program and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

#LI-SY1
PDN-HR

Roles that are denoted as NYC, DC, or both will work a hybrid schedule and are expected to work in their assigned PPFA office a minimum 2 days per week unless the role is denoted as onsite, which requires working onsite full time or 5 days per week.

Apply here: https://jobs.lever.co/ppfa/7fbec914-42f4-4bcd-b85f-de6d212eb15b

(Posted June 12, 2025)

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