Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 08/27/15
Applications Due: 09/07/15
Vacancy ID: 23265
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
TitleAssociate Counsel
Occupational CategoryLegal
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $110000 to $110000 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive 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? No
Location
County Rensselaer
Street Address Capital View Office Park-Bureau of Legal Affairs
52 Washington Street
City Rensselaer
StateNY
Zip Code12144
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Candidates MUST have been admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had four years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the bar AND the candidate MUST also be familiar with the aspect of technology law as it relates to records retention and the electronic discovery process for litigation and investigations, including production privilege and privacy review of records.
Duties Description The duties of the candidate include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Provide legal support to the agency regarding information technology issues including data security and breach issues and the development of initiatives that meet the agency’s growing technology needs;
• Act as the agency’s legal liaison with the Office of Information Technology Services;
• Provide legal support relating to the agency’s records retention policies and procedures;
• Review agency policies relating to use of electronic devices and social media;
• Participate in agency initiatives relating to cybersecurity;
• Provide legal support relating to federal funding for information technology projects;
• Participate on the agency’s information technology portfolio project board;
• Serve as the subject matter expert on all eDiscovery rules, regulations, tools and applications;
• Provide managerial oversight of eDiscovery process including strategic planning, predictive analysis, platform decisions, litigation and investigation support, information management and prioritization;
• Manage multiple projects throughout the electronic discovery lifecycle and developing customized technical solutions;
• Create and conduct training for legal division staff related to eDiscovery;
• Oversee the bureau’s conduct of database searches including culling and extrapolating data using various methods, (i.e. keyword searching, date culling, privilege and responsiveness review, redaction, etc.), and producing reports of search results;
• Oversee the bureau’s maintenance and audit of a master litigation hold report of employees placed on litigation hold throughout the agency, including the addition or deletion of new and former employees;
• Participate in conference calls and court appearances when necessary with staff attorneys;
• Conduct software analysis regarding new product purchases or enhancements;
• Supervise staff assigned to the work of the Information Technology and Record Retention Bureau in Counsel’s Office.
Additional Comments Please specify in your cover letter and/or resume how you meet the minimum qualifications (as described above) when responding to this posting. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
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 # JF-1 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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