In 1751, he was appointed Attorney General of New York, followed by an appointment as a member of the Governor's Council, serving on the latter from 1753 until 1767. In 1760, Smith was offered the position of Chief Justice of the Province of New York.
In 1751, he was appointed Attorney General of New York, followed by a position on the Governor's Council, serving until 1767. In 1760, Smith was offered the position of Chief Justice of the Province of New York.