Court Assistant - Exam Registration

Court Assistant – Exam Registration Open

New York State Unified Court System is accepting registrations for the upcoming Court Assistant Exam through February 10, 2026. We are especially encouraging Essex County residents to apply. The exam will be held throughout New York State from Wednesday, April 8, 2026 to Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Build a Career in Your Community:
Become a Court Assistant!

As a Court Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of the justice system by supporting judges, attorneys, and the public while ensuring courts run fairly, efficiently, and with integrity.

• Make an impact – Your work directly supports access to justice and strengthens trust in our legal system.
• Build your career – Develop skills in operations, case management, customer service, and legal administration that translate across industries.
• Grow with stability – Enjoy long‑term career pathways, structured advancement, and the security of public service.
• Serve your community – Join a mission‑driven organization committed to fairness and equity while staying close to home.

• Support court operations and judicial staff.
• Interact with the public in a professional, service‑oriented manner.
• Manage case information, records, and courtroom logistics.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high‑impact team environment.

• Competitive Compensation (starting at $58,100 per year)
• Regular Work Schedule (no nights or weekends)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 13 Paid Sick Leave Days
• 20 Paid Vacation Days in the First Year
• 27 Paid Vacation Days by the Seventh Year

• By the examination date, have a high school diploma or GED and two (2) years of clerical experience.
• OR Four (4) years of clerical experience in lieu of a HS diploma/GED. Thirty (30) college‑level credits may be substituted for each year of work experience.

* Clerical experience includes: filing materials; sorting mail; unpacking supplies; operating office machinery; recording and/or copying written numerical material; communicating directions and information orally to staff; processing documents; receiving/unpacking goods, supplies and/or materials; reviewing and correcting typed materials to ensure correct spelling, punctuation and proper format; operating office machinery, reviewing documents and forms in accordance with written rules and policies; checking documents and forms to determine whether required information is present and accurate;

filing, retrieving, and sorting paper and folders according to an established alphabetical, chronological, numerical or functional filing system; responding to telephone or written questions; taking messages; typing; answering the phone, etc.

To be appointed as a Court Assistant in New York City and in the following counties:
Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester, Nassau, or Suffolk, candidates must be United States citizens and residents of New York State.

To be considered, you must register for and take the Court Assistant Exam (#45‑850). Register here: [URL placeholder]. Exam study materials here: [URL placeholder]. Please view the full exam announcement: 45‑850.pdf.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Administrative, Customer Service, and Public Relations

• Government Administration and Non‑profit Organizations