Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyState Police, Division of

TitleDeputy Counsel

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

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? No

Location

County New York

Street Address 1220 Washington Ave

Building 22

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Division of State Police is seeking to fill two (2) Deputy Counsel positions. These positions are full-time in the Office of Division Counsel, which is responsible for providing a broad range of in-house general counsel services on behalf of the Division. Deputy Counsels report directly to Division Counsel and are responsible for supervising Assistant Counsels and office staff and providing legal advice on a wide variety of matters.

DUTIES

Assist the Counsel in providing legal advice and counsel to the Superintendent and executive staff on a broad range of policy, operational, compliance, and legislative matters affecting Division operations.

Oversee the work of Assistant Counsels and other employees assigned to the Office of Division Counsel.

Manage and provide strategic direction on complex legal assignments and projects of Division-wide significance.

Provide legal support to field operations on a daily basis, which includes responding to field calls, providing legal guidance to the Uniform Force, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and specialty units, and interfacing with prosecutors and courts across the State.

Manage and oversee the defense of civil litigation brought against the Division and its employees and provide legal and technical assistance to the Office of the Attorney General in its representation of the Division and individual employees.
Participate in recruit instruction during Academy Basic School and assist in providing in-service training for sworn and non-sworn employees on a diverse range of topics.

Handle disciplinary matters for sworn and non-sworn employees, including the prosecution of formal disciplinary charges at hearings.

Respond to subpoenas and other demands for Division records.

Perform other duties as requested by Counsel.

Minimum Qualifications A Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-approved law school and currentadmission to the New York State Bar;

At least twelve years of professional legal experience as a licensed attorney;

At least eight years of experience as a licensed attorney representing a statewide or federal law enforcement agency; and

Ability to successfully pass a State Police background investigation.

Additional Comments Starting Salary: $199,350.00

Résumés will be evaluated to determine whether candidates will proceed to the interview phase of the process.

The New York State Police values a diverse and inclusive workforcewhere the unique skills of all employees are valued in support of themission of the Division. Qualified candidates are considered foremployment without the regard to age, race, color, religion, genderidentity and expression, disability, national origin, gender, sexualorientation, military or veteran status or any other characteristicprotected by law. The New York State Police is an equalopportunity/affirmative action employer that accept all applications froma wide range of candidates.
The New York State Police complies with federal and state laws andmakes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with thedisabilities and/or sincerely held religious belief. If a reasonableaccommodation is needed to participate in the job application orinterview process, please contact the Division Personnel Office at (518)457-3840 or personnel@troopers.ny.gov.

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

Contact Information

Name Mr. Christopher Siciliano, Director of Human Resources

Telephone 518-457-3840

Fax

Email Address Personnelresumes@troopers.ny.gov

Address

Street 1220 Washington Avenue

Building 22

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

 

Notes on ApplyingKindly send a letter of intent, complete resume and transcripts to:
Email: personnelresumes@troopers.ny.gov
Place in the Subject line: Deputy Counsel