Position Information

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AgencyJustice Center For The Protection Of People With Special Needs

TitleAssistant Counsel

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $90931 to $114940 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

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? Yes

Location

County Kings

Street Address 55 Hanson Place

8th Floor

City Brooklyn

StateNY

Zip Code11217

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Admission to New York State Bar and a member in good standing

Duties Description Attorneys assigned to the Administrative Litigation Unit’s De Novo Team perform the following functions, including but not limited to:
• Review appeals challenging substantiated reports of abuse or neglect to determine whether a preponderance of the evidence supports Justice Center determinations
• Review evidence associated with case determinations and any defenses asserted in the RFA;
• Identify gaps in existing evidence and further evidence needed for determination review; collect relevant evidence, as appropriate, from investigators, State Oversight Agencies (SOAs), or providers to support the Justice Center’s legal position
• Draft File Memoranda in support of agency determinations and recommend proposed settlement terms;
• Draft File Memoranda recommending unsubstantiation of agency determinations and present same for review;
• Prepare draft documentary evidence exhibit list; and
• Work collaboratively with other Unit team leaders and attorneys assigned to cases post de novo review;
• Input and review all relevant case information in the Justice Center’s Vulnerable Persons Central Registry (VPCR)
• Conduct statewide training with Justice Center and SOA staff on relevant administrative litigation practices
• Represent the agency at meetings with external stakeholders; lead internal and external trainings/presentations
• Participate in work groups or special project teams, as directed
• Such other duties as may be assigned, to include administrative and disciplinary litigation.

Additional Comments Established in 2013 by the Protection with Special Needs Act; The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction across six State Oversight Agencies. https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/

The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources via email at jc.sm.deeo@justicecenter.ny.gov

NOTE ON FINGERPRINTING: Please be advised that should you accept a job offer with this agency, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Justice Center’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

This position is eligible for the $3,400 downstate adjustment.

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources / MC

Telephone

Fax 518-549-0462

Email Address jc.sm.hrresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov

Address

Street 161 Delaware Ave

City Delmar

State NY

Zip Code 12054

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics to jc.sm.HRresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov and indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.