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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/05/15

Applications Due10/19/15

Vacancy ID24039

NY HELPNo

AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleAssistant Counsel

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $75243 to $94834 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rensselaer

Street Address Capital View Office Park-Legal Affairs

52 Washington Street

City Rensselaer

StateNY

Zip Code12144

Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or eligible for transfer via Section 52.6 of Civil Service Law.
OR
Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had two years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.

Duties Description
Responsible for providing all aspects of legal assistance and support to OCFS’ Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY). Assist in negotiating and drafting contracts on various subjects including services and property matters and in drafting and reviewing agency policies and regulations.

Assist the Attorney General’s Office with defending litigation against OCFS, and may be called upon to represent OCFS at administrative hearings concerning youth in care.

Additional duties will be discussed in greater detail during the interview.

Additional Comments Preferred quals - knowledge of education law, confidentiality laws such as the Heath Information Portability and Accountability Act and the Personal Privacy Law, juvenile justice topics, and employee health and safety related topics.


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

Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-474-0017

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel, EOA # 15-410 JMF

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter giving the Title, Location, and EOA Number of the position being applied for. Please provide your email address and your work, home and cell phone numbers. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.

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