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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/23/25

Applications Due10/22/25

Vacancy ID198395

NY HELPNo

AgencyCorrections and Community Supervision, Department of

TitleAssistant Counsel

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade661

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $93659 to $118388 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County To Be Determined

Street Address TBD

City

StateNY

Zip Code00000

Duties Description 1. Representing the Board of Parole in revocation appeals that may
require appearances in Court.
2. Responsible for responding to administrative appeals and litigation
concerning Board matters.
3. Provides legal advice to the Board, the Bureau of Adjudication,
and other Board staff.
4. Assists Board of Parole counsel with addressing internal issues
that arise between the Board and DOCCS staff.
5. Aids in drafting legislation, regulations, and directives for the
board.
6. Interfaces frequently with the Office of the Attorney General
concerning litigation issues.
7. Special projects as needed and directed by the Board of Parole
counsel.
8. Helps with drafting training materials that will be supplied to
Board staff.

Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar and two years of post-admission experience in the practice of law.

Additional Comments Multiple vacancies due to the Board of Parole Counsel's Office expanding, location is dependent on Departmental needs and candidate responses. Telecommuting, travel, and work hours to be discussed at time of interview.

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

Name Michael Spring, Human Resources Specialist 1

Telephone 518-485-0862

Fax

Email Address Michael.Spring@doccs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision

1220 Washington Ave, Building 4

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

 

Notes on ApplyingIf interested, please send cover letter and resume to the email of the contact listed and include the vacancy ID number.

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