Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHuman Rights, Division of

TitleDeputy Counsel

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $137457 to $173664 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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 Bronx

Street Address One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor

City Bronx

StateNY

Zip Code10458

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Law degree from an accredited law school; admission to, and member in good standing of, the New York State Bar; and seven years of relevant post-bar experience.

Duties Description Reporting directly to the General Counsel within the New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR), the Deputy Counsel (Director of Policy & Regulatory Affairs) will oversee various Commissioner's Office Units such as Housing Investigations, Prosecutions and Enforcement. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Oversees and performs related leadership & supervisory duties for the Prosecutions & Enforcement Unit
• Oversees legislative & regulatory issues, providing consultation on and drafting agency legislation & regulations
• Liaises with Executive Chamber and Policy staff
• Assists in the implementation of enacted legislation, regulations, and Agency initiatives
• Provides consultation and performs additional duties associated with the Office of General Counsel
• Research, advise, report on, and operationalize special projects under Executive direction
• Draft intra and inter agency memoranda and guidance documents
• Address legal inquiries from Division business units
• Serve as Office of General Counsel representative on agency work groups

Additional Comments Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via e-mail at Info@goer.ny.gov

This position is eligible for $3,400 location pay.

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources / LB

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 and indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.