Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleAssistant Counsel, Box EXEC-208/21247
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $100845 to $127474 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar AND have two years of relevant, post-graduate experience, including significant trial work or administrative hearing experience, demonstrating progressively responsible experience in such areas.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is in the exempt class and the incumbent will serve at the discretion of the Commissioner of Education. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Occasional same day or overnight State-wide travel will be required (5%). This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of the Budget approval.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Counsel is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Counsel. The Assistant Counsel will work on a dynamic team providing legal advice and services to the New York State Board of Regents, the Commissioner of Education, and NYSED staff on a wide variety of issues. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Provide legal advice and counsel to the Board of Regents, the Commissioner of Education, and NYSED managers on major educational issues affecting the Department and educational institutions throughout the State;
• Perform a variety of legal services, with a minimum of supervision, including legal research, preparing legal briefs/opinions, negotiating and preparing legal documents, and similar functions;
• Serve as one of the legal liaisons to: the Offices of Human Resources Management, Labor Relations and Diversity & Access; Cultural Education (archives, museums, libraries and historical societies); Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation, and; Records Access (FOIL).
• Respond to and/or coordinate responses to subpoenas and other requests for sensitive information and documents;
• Provide effective and necessary assistance to the Attorney General (AG) in litigation handled by the AG, and provide effective representation in litigation and administrative proceedings handled by the NYSED’s Office of Counsel;
• Perform research and draft proposed decisions in appeals of actions or decisions of local school district officials brought to the Commissioner of Education for resolution under Education Law §306 and §310 and other related appeal processes, including Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) appeals, and assist in the review of such proposed decisions; and
• Special assignments as requested by the Office of Counsel or NYSED managers.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is in the exempt class and the incumbent will serve at the discretion of the Commissioner of Education. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Occasional same day or overnight State-wide travel will be required (5%). This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of the Budget approval.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to OMSjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred) by November 7, 2024. Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (EXEC-208/21247) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street New York State Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to OMSjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred) by November 7, 2024. Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (EXEC-208/21247) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.