Attorney Advisor

Court Name/Organization New York Southern District Court Overview of the Position The Southern District of New York administers and presides over some of the most complex and high-profile cases in the country with litigation of national and international significance. The District of New York held its first session on the first Tuesday of November 1789 at the Old Royal Exchange in lower Manhattan presided over by Judge James Duane, who was appointed by President Washington. It was the first Court to sit under the new U.S. Constitution, preceding the U.S. Supreme Court by a few months. The District and its successor, the Southern District of New York, have sat continuously in New York, NY, since 1789. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York hears cases in Manhattan, White Plains, and Poughkeepsie, New York. The Attorney Advisor serves as the primary legal support to the Clerk of Court, providing legal advice and ensuring compliance with applicable statutes, rules, policies, and procedures. The Attorney Advisor reports directly to the Clerk of Court and collaborates with the Office's executive team to ensure the Clerk's Office functions as a unified, high-performing organization. Location New York, NY Opening and Closing Dates 10/26/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade CL - 30 to CL - 31 Salary $118,557 - $197,200 Link to Court Careers Information https://nysd.uscourts.gov/about/employment Announcement Number 27-03 Link to Job Announcement