Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 01/13/26
Applications Due: 02/10/26
Vacancy ID: 207158

Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyCourt Administration, Office of

TitleLegal Editor

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade24

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $89338 to $89338 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 17 Lodge Street

Centennial Hall

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Job Specifics

Duties Description POSITION TITLE: LEGAL EDITOR JG: 24

LOCATION: NYS LAW REPORTING BUREAU - ALBANY, NEW YORK

BASE SALARY: $89,338

The Legal Editor position will primarily perform work connected with the checking and head noting of court opinions for publication in the Official Reports. The position may involve drafting correspondence to Judges in connection with those opinions as well as other related duties.

Under general supervision, Legal Editors edit and prepare court decisions for inclusion in the official New York State Court Reports (Miscellaneous Reports, Appellate Division Reports, and New York Reports). They also edit material for incorporation into the official compilation of Codes, Rules, and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR) and perform other related confidential duties.

Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Thomas J.K. Smith

Telephone

Fax

Email Address LRBApplications@nycourts.gov

Address

Street 17 Lodge Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

Notes on ApplyingAll 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 LRBApplications@nycourts.gov or mail to:

THOMAS J.K. SMITH
STATE REPORTER
NYS LAW REPORTING BUREAU
17 LODGE STREET
CENTENNIAL HALL
ALBANY, NEW YORK 12207