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
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