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AgencyHuman Rights, Division of

TitleAssociate Counsel

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $111925 to $141439 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Bronx

Street Address One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor

City Bronx

StateNY

Zip Code10458

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had four (4) years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.

Duties Description Reporting directly to a Deputy Counsel, SG-NS in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) of the New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR), the Associate Counsel, SG-NS will assume the role of Director within various units within OGC. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supervises attorneys assigned to litigate housing cases in State Supreme Court from the filing of the complaint through trial.
• Assigns cases and monitors case activities.
• Analyzes legal issues, develops legal strategy with assigned attorneys, and supervises the implementation of legal strategies.
• Fosters and encourages teamwork and communication, reinforces and maintains staff accountability, and provides assistance to attorneys as needed.
• Ensures Attorney’s compliance with the NYS CPLR, Court Rules, and established policies and practices of the Division.
• Reviews and approves the filing of complaints, pre-trial motions and settlement agreements.
• Assists attorneys in preparing for depositions.
• Oversees and assists with all phases of trial (jury selection, opening statements, examination of witnesses and summation).
• Responds to complainant concerns if needed.
• Coordinate staff trainings with the Director of Training to enhance skills and update legal knowledge.
• Prepare and submit necessary grant reports.

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 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.

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 Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.