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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/13/26

Applications Due04/10/26

Vacancy ID211557

NY HELPNo

AgencyCourt Administration, Office of

TitleDeputy Executive Director, Board of Law Examiners

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $150000 to $165000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Albany

Street Address 254 Washington Ave Extension

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12203

Duties Description POSITION TITLE: DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD OF LAW EXAMINERS

LOCATION: STATE BOARD OF LAW EXAMINERS
254 WASHINGTON AVENUE EXTENSION
ALBANY, NY 12203

BASE SALARY: $150,000 – $165,000

Under the direction of the Executive Director, Board of Law Examiners, the Deputy
Executive Director, Board of Law Examiners is responsible for overseeing administrative operations related to the conduct of the New York State Bar examination. The Deputy Executive Director, Board of Law Examiners monitors trends in bar examining, plans pre-and post-bar examination activities, researches and analyzes problem areas, suggests policy and procedural changes, coordinates the activities of office staff, and performs other related duties.

Assignment:
- Serving as a liaison with legal experts to stay informed about current trends in
bar examining.

- Researching and analyzing relevant information and presenting findings, conclusions, and recommendations in written reports.

- Assisting with the hiring, training, and supervision of staff involved in administering the bar examination.

- Recommending policy and procedural updates to improve existing practices.
- Responding to inquiries from stakeholders.

- Assisting in securing testing facilities and coordinating proctors.

- Supporting oversight of the New York State–specific component of the
examination.

- Producing and analyzing candidate and examination data.

- Reviewing applications for qualification requirements.

- Assisting in overseeing review of applications for non-standard testing accommodations.

- Assisting with administrative proceedings and litigation matters.

- Managing a grading team for each administration of the bar examination.

- Travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of legal experience; or Master's degree in Public or Business Administration from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of relevant experience; or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

Name Jessica McClung

Telephone

Fax

Email Address application@nybarexam.org

Address

Street 254 Washington Ave Extension

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12203

 

Notes on ApplyingAll interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a 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), cover letter and resume by email to application@nybarexam.org or by mail to:

Jessica McClung
Executive Director
State Board of Law Examiners
254 Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, New York 12203

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