Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyCourt Administration, Office of

TitleCounsel (Series)

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitAPSU-Agency Police Services Unit (PBAofNYS)

Salary RangeFrom $84659 to $130061 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 187 Wolf Road

Suite 103

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12205

Job Specifics

Duties Description Key Responsibilities:

Duties include but are not limited to:

Providing expert legal and procedural knowledge
Answering complex questions from judges and judicial districts
Analyzing legal and managerial issues, and reviewing new legislation for operational impact all in relation to Town and Village courts
Developing, coordinating and presenting in a classroom setting education and training curriculum programs relating to criminal and civil areas of substantive law effecting the Town and Village courts
Acting as legal counsel to Town and Village justices regarding matters pending within their courts and for effectively communicating and discussing complex issues of law
Some statewide travel required

Minimum Qualifications -Assistant Deputy Counsel:

Admission to the New York State Bar; and Two years of service in the Associate Counsel title; or Equivalent legal experience.

-Associate Counsel:

Admission to the New York State Bar; and One year of service in the Senior Counsel title; or Three years relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months pre-admission experience.

-Senior Counsel:

Admission to the New York State Bar; and two (2) years of service in the Senior Assistant Counsel title; or Two (2) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.

-Senior Assistant Counsel:

Admission to the New York State Bar.

Additional Comments Base Salary:

Assistant Deputy Counsel: $130,061
Associate Counsel: $110,853
Senior Counsel: $99,490
Senior Assistant Counsel: $84,659

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Michele Conley

Telephone

Fax

Email Address mkconley@nycourts.gov

Address

Street 187 Wolf Road

Suite 103

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12205

 

Notes on ApplyingAll interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a resume and cover letter by email to mkconley@nycourts.gov or by mail to:

Michele Conley

Office of Justice Court Support

187 Wolf Road, Suite 103 Albany, New York 12205