NY HELPNo

AgencyCourt Administration, Office of

TitleCounsel Series

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade28

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $89579 to $115773 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive 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 New York

Street Address 111 Centre Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10013

Duties Description THE NEW YORK STATE UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM’S OFFICE FOR JUSTICE INITIATIVES (OJI) IS RECRUITING FOR ONE (1) POSITION IN THE COUNSEL SERIES. THE POSITION WILL BE FILLED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TITLES AND WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF THE APPLICANT SELECTED.

CANDIDATES WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO POSTING #1515 NEED NOT REAPPLY AND WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

The New York State Unified Court System’s Office for Justice Initiatives (OJI) oversees the implementation of programs that aim to provide equal access to justice in New York State Courts, judiciary civil legal services programming, New York’s problem-solving courts, child welfare, and juvenile and adolescent justice initiatives, including implementation of legislation raising the age of criminal responsibility in New York, and the court system’s Equal Justice Initiative. This position is assigned to the
Division of Access to Justice within the OJI and will include collaboration across divisions. Duties include but are not limited to: researching and analyzing legal questions and issues; developing written materials for unrepresented court users; developing and overseeing volunteer programs such as the Attorney Emeritus Program and the Court Navigator Program; training volunteers; collecting data; and drafting reports. Some travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications POSITION TITLE: Associate Counsel:

BASE SALARY: $110,853 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; and One year of service in the Senior Counsel title; or Three years relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months pre-admission experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Associate Counsel research, prepare and analyze complex legal questions and issues concerning proposed administrative rules, legislation, and litigation. They advise judges and non-judicial personnel on the implications of procedures and programs and perform other related duties. Associate Counsel also assist the Assistant Deputy Counsel in specialized areas of the law which relate to the development and implementation of court policies and the administration of the unified court system.

POSITION TITLE: SENIOR COUNSEL JG: 26

BASE SALARY: $99,490 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; and two (2) years of service in the Senior Assistant Counsel title; or Two (2) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Senior Counsel research and analyze complex legal questions and issues related to the development and implementation of court policies and the administration of the Unified Court System. With substantial independence from supervision, Senior Counsel draft proposed rules and legislation, litigate cases, advise judges and non-judicial personnel on the
implications of procedures and programs, and perform other related duties.

POSITION TITLE: SENIOR ASSISTANT COUNSEL JG: 23

BASE SALARY: $84,659 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Senior Assistant Counsel research and analyze legal questions and issues related to the development and implementation of court policies and the administration of the Unified Court System. Under supervision, Senior Assistant Counsel prepare proposed administrative rules and legislation, litigate cases, advise judges and non-judicial personnel on the implications of procedures and programs, and perform other related duties.

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

Name Hon. Edwina Richardson

Telephone

Fax

Email Address OJI-Applications@nycourts.gov

Address

Street 111 Centre Street

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10013

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) and a signed cover letter, resume, and list of references (including contact information) to
OJI-Applications@nycourts.gov or mail to:

Hon. Edwina G. Richardson
Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Justice Initiatives
111 Centre Street
New York, NY 10013