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⚖️ NYS Unified Court System 📋 95 Current Openings
Agency: NYS Unified Court System Coverage: Statewide Updated: June 2026
Total Openings
95
across NY State
Job Categories
9
from clerical to legal
Judicial Districts
1st–13th
plus statewide roles
Earliest Deadline
Jun 26, 2026
several titles

The NYS Unified Court System employs thousands of people across nine broad job categories — from entry-level clerical and analyst roles to attorney, law clerk, and court officer titles. Most postings below carry a specific application deadline; a handful of statewide titles (Court Reporter, Court Interpreter, and similar) accept rolling applications with no fixed cutoff.

Apply for Any of These Positions

All 95 openings below are listed on the official NYS Courts Careers portal. Filter by category or county here, then apply directly on the official site.

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NYS Unified Court System | Office of Court Administration | nycourts.gov/careers

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Click a category below to jump straight to those listings in the table, or use the full filter bar further down.

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Job Title Category County / District Deadline Status Job ID
ℹ️ How to read Job IDs: Each posting has a unique numeric ID used by the Court System’s application portal. When you find a position you want on the official site, search for it by this ID or by the exact job title to make sure you’re applying to the correct listing and judicial district.
About These Job Categories
Administrators & Managers

Senior leadership roles overseeing court clerks, legal services, and administrative operations within a judicial district — titles like Deputy Chief Clerk and Director-level positions.

Analysts

The largest category in this listing set. Court Analysts support human resources, fiscal/budget functions, court modernization, jury operations, alternative dispute resolution, and fiduciary matters across districts.

Court Clerks & Court Operations

Case management, court reporting, interpretation services (including American Sign Language), and day-to-day courtroom operations support. Several of these — Court Reporter, Court Interpreter, Court Reporter Trainee — are statewide, rolling-application titles.

Legal Titles

Attorney-track positions including Court Attorney, Court Attorney–Referee, Appellate Court Attorney, Associate Counsel, and Principal Attorney roles across multiple judicial districts.

Office Clerical

Secretarial, administrative, and facilities support roles, including Secretary to Judge and Law Reporting Aide positions.

Personal Appointments to Judges

The second-largest category here. Law Clerk, Assistant Law Clerk, Principal Law Clerk, and Secretary to Judge positions — appointed directly by individual judges or justices, concentrated heavily in the 1st, 2nd, 9th, and 12th Judicial Districts.

Security

Court Officer leadership and training roles, including Sergeant and Captain-level promotional opportunities, plus statewide court security training coordination.

Technology

IT support roles such as PC Analyst positions supporting court operations infrastructure.

How to Apply
  • Use the filter tool above to find positions matching your category, county, or keyword of interest.
  • Note the exact job title and Job ID for any posting you want to pursue.
  • Visit the official NYS Courts Careers portal and search for that title or ID to view the full job description, salary, and qualification requirements.
  • Submit your application directly through the official portal — this directory is for browsing and search convenience only.
  • !Application deadlines are firm. Postings without a listed deadline (mostly statewide titles like Court Reporter and Court Interpreter) typically accept applications on a rolling basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I actually submit my application?
All applications are submitted through the official NYS Courts Careers portal. This page is a searchable directory to help you find the right listing faster — it is not an application form itself.
What does “Promotional” mean next to a listing?
A Promotional posting is open only to current employees who already hold a qualifying title within the Court System — for example, the Court Officer–Captain listings are promotional opportunities for current Sergeants or Lieutenants. Open postings are available to outside candidates as well as current employees.
Why do some jobs have no application deadline listed?
A handful of statewide titles — Court Reporter, Court Reporter Trainee, Court Interpreter (including American Sign Language), and similar — are typically posted on a continuous, rolling basis rather than tied to a single deadline. Always confirm current status on the official portal.
What’s the difference between a Judicial District and a county?
New York State is divided into 13 Judicial Districts, each covering one or more counties. For example, the 9th Judicial District covers Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam, and Dutchess counties. A posting’s specific work location is usually the county shown; the Judicial District tells you which broader court administrative region it falls under.
Do I need to be a lawyer to work for the Court System?
No. While Legal Titles and many Personal Appointments to Judges roles do require a law degree and/or bar admission, the Court System also hires extensively for clerical, analyst, court operations, security, and technology roles that don’t require a legal background.
Are these civil service exam titles?
It varies by title. Many Court System positions — particularly Court Officer ranks — are part of the competitive civil service system and may require passing an exam for initial appointment, with promotions like Sergeant and Captain handled through promotional exams or processes. Many Analyst, Legal, and Personal Appointment titles are filled through direct application and interview rather than a written competitive exam. Always check the specific posting on the official portal for exact requirements.
Ready to Apply?

Browse all 95 current openings, find your match using the filters above, then head to the official portal to submit your application.

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