The New York State Court System pays well and has great benefits. Someone I know got a job with them many years ago after an extended period of unemployment and is now making in the $90’s.
I hope the mods will allow the following post along with its link. It may help with parnassa for some CR people.
This is from the Five Towns Shuls list:
The New York State Unified Court system is currently accepting examination applications for Court Assistant positions.
Court Assistants work in both the courtrooms or back offices of the New York State Courts
By the close of filing, July 5, 2017, applicants are required to have: High School diploma or the equivalent and two (2) years of clerical experience*; or four (4) years of clerical experience*. Thirty (30) college level credits may be substituted for each year of work experience.
Starting salary is over $45,000 ($50,000 in New York City)
There are many examination based promotional opportunities. A career in the NYS Court System can lead to future examination based promotional opportunities offering salaries well in excess of $100,000 at longevity.
There is no maximum age limit;
Court Assistants initially accrue 20 annual vacation days, 13 annual sick days and 11 paid holidays. Vacation day accruals increase to 27 days after seven years.
Court Assistants work 35 hours per week, and enjoy generous benefits and pension plans.
Shomer Shabbos court employees have been accommodated in the workplace with alternative work schedules.
All Shomer Shabbos applicants should check the box marked “Sabbath Observer” on the application form.
The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer.
You must file for the exam by July 5, 2017. Test date is October 7, 2017 (Alternate date for Sabbath observers will be sent to applicants that request it)
The list generated from this test is used to hire Court Assistants for the next FIVE years.
You can take this test even if you are not looking for a job right now.
link removed (but it didn’t seem to work anyhow)