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Court Attorney Referee

New York State Civil Service

BROOKLYN, NY · HybridFull-time$130K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$130K/yr
Location
BROOKLYN, NYHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

New York State Bar Admission

Job overview

The Court Attorney Referee conducts hearings, takes testimony, and reports findings of fact to a judge. The role also involves researching and analyzing complex legal questions and issues, and writing confidential memoranda and drafting opinions. Experience in civil litigation and excellent writing skills are strongly preferred. Travel may be required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Civil LitigationWriting

Qualifications

New York State Bar Admission3 Years Associate Court Attorney Service or 8 Years Relevant Legal Experience

Full job description

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency Court Administration, Office of

Title Court Attorney Referee

Occupational Category Legal

Salary Grade 31

Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $130061 to $130061 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Kings

Street Address 360 ADAMS STREET

ROOM 876A

City BROOKLYN

State NY

Zip Code 11201

Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to:Conducting hearings, taking testimony and reporting findings of facts to judgeResearching and analyzing complex legal questions and issuesWriting confidential memoranda and drafting opinionsExperience in civil litigation and excellent writing skills are strongly preferredTravel may be required

Minimum 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.

Additional Comments 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 resume and cover letter by email to [email protected] (please reference posting #26638 in subject line) or by mail to:SHERICE GOODWINE SUPREME COURT, KINGS COUNTY - CIVIL TERMHUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT360 ADAMS STREET, ROOM 876A BROOKLYN, NY 11201

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Name Sherice Goodwine

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 360 Adams Street

Room 876QA

City Brooklyn

State NY

Zip Code 11201

Notes on Applying 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 resume and cover letter by email to [email protected] (please reference posting #26638 in subject line)

How this job compares

Set against the 841 open Legal jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$130K/yr
  • New York median$160–224K/yr91 salary ranges
  • US median$147–214K/yr629 salary ranges

This rate, $130K, is 35% below the New York median midpoint ($199K) — in the lowest quarter of Legal salary ranges in New York.

Openings
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Legal postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 674 postings).
Education
498 of the 841 open Legal jobs (59%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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