Review Vacancy
AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of
TitleAssociate Attorney, Ref. #7365
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $108665 to $137319 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Associate Attorney, M-3/SG-28; OR who are M-2/SG-27 and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second, consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two grades.
CANDIDATES MUST BE IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE NEW YORK STATE BAR.
Note: If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed below. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list certification for this title in order to be list appointed. Please respond to all eligible list canvasses received.
Duties Description Under the direction of the Enterprise eDiscovery Counsel within the Office of the Chief General Counsel in Albany, the incumbent will assist with providing ITS, including its program areas, project teams, Portfolios, and executive management, with legal advice concerning eDiscovery, data management and litigation issues.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
•Communicate with executive agency counsel and the Office of the Attorney General on eDiscovery and other IT issues impacting litigation and adversarial matters statewide
•Complete and/or review research, attend trainings, and stay up to date on current and emerging eDiscovery caselaw, issues, rules, best practices, and guidelines
•Assist IT and legal staff dedicated to technical and legal support of the State’s Office365 eDiscovery/Compliance Center toolsets and program
•Assist IT and legal staff dedicated to technical and legal support of the State’s Office365 eDiscovery platform
•Assist IT and legal staff dedicated to technical and legal support of the State’s Forensics Investigations Unit
•Provide trainings and guidance on eDiscovery services, caselaw, issues, rules, and best practices
•With the assistance of the eDiscovery Counsel and the IT manager of the Enterprise eDiscovery Services Team, draft and review policies related to eDiscovery, data management, and other matters as necessary
•Assist ITS, Portfolios, and the Attorney General’s Office in the review and response to Discovery Demands and other legal documents as needed
•With respect to electronic discovery or data management matters, liaise and maintain ITS relationships with Attorney General’s Office and NYS Inspector General
•Assist with internal investigations of fraud, waste and abuse of agency resources
•Assist with investigations of Acceptable Use violations, including use of forensic investigation tools and practices
•Support the General Counsel and eDiscovery Counsel with oversight and administration of the Counsel’s Office as needed
•Perform research on legal precedent regarding FOIL and opinions of the Committee on Open Government
•Process Agency FOIL requests as needed
•Supervise a staff of attorneys and technical staff in providing day to day services and guidance
Additional Comments Fingerprinting and background check are required for employment with ITS.
Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov
Address
Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter, and indicate that you are applying for Associate Attorney, Ref. #7365, and include the Vacancy ID of this posting in your subject line. Please specify in your cover letter how you meet the minimum qualifications.