Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyCourt Administration, Office of

TitleAssistant Deputy Counsel (Records Access Officer)

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade31

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $126278 to $126278 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address 25 Beaver Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10004

Job Specifics

Duties Description This position is assigned to OCA Counsel’s Office and will serve as the agency’s Records Access Officer. In that capacity, the candidate will liaison and provide legal guidance and support to all OCA units, and will be responsible for handling responses to records requests from a wide variety of sources. Duties include, but are not limited to: (1) responding to Freedom of Information Law requests; (2) responding to employment record requests, District Attorney records requests, and subpoenas for
UCS records; (3) coordinating with Human Resources to produce time sheets, payroll histories, and personnel files; (4) responding to requests for data reports, administrative orders, oaths of office and OCA policies and procedures; (5) assisting with inquiries made to the DCAJs, Administrative Judges, District Executives, Court Clerks, Town and Village Courts, and other court personnel; (6) producing records or providing testimony as parties or non-parties for criminal and civil matters, as well as Commission on Judicial Conduct and grievance matters; (7) acting as a liaison to the Department of Public Safety, including assisting with subpoenas, preparing affidavits or certifications involving records or videos, judicial threats, or threat inquiries. Candidates will be expected to have knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and court decisions relating to records access and, including but not limited to the Freedom of Information Law

Assistant Deputy Counsel specialize in particular substantive areas of the law which
relate to the development and implementation of court policies and the administration of the Unified Court System. They are responsible for assisting less experienced attorneys in Counsel's Office under the general direction of Deputy Counsel and Counsel to the Office of Court Administration. Assistant Deputy Counsel analyze complex legal issues and questions presented by proposed administrative rules, legislation, and litigation, advise judges and non-judicial personnel on the implications of procedures and programs, and perform other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar and five years of relevant legal experience. Candidates with experience responding to Freedom of Information Law requests are encouraged to apply.

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

Contact Information

Name David Nocenti

Telephone

Fax

Email Address counselsofficeemp@nycourts.gov

Address

Street 25 Beaver Street

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10004

 

Notes on ApplyingAll interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications must submit a cover letter, resume, 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), writing sample, and a list of at least three professional references by email to counselsoffice-emp@nycourts.gov or mail to:

DAVID NOCENTI
COUNSEL
OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION
25 BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10004