Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 03/24/21
Applications Due: 04/16/21
Vacancy ID: 85333
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyState, Department of
TitleAssociate Counsel
Occupational CategoryLegal
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Pending Exempt
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address 99 Washington Avenue
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12231
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have a law degree from an accredited law school and admission to, and be a member in good standing of, the New York State Bar and should have four years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to their admission to the Bar.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience working with not-for-profit organizations and/or relevant federal and state tax laws and regulations affecting such organizations.
Duties Description Reporting to the General Counsel, the incumbent will perform and supervise legal analysis and interpretation of laws related to the requirement of designated charitable organizations to file annual financial reports with the Department of State (DOS). As a new function within DOS, legal staff will be engaged in activities with a high complexity of new and evolving laws and regulations governing these required filings, with legal and regulatory responsibilities, and with a strong role in decision making.
Specific duties include:
• Direct and oversee the examination of Annual Financial Reports to determine whether a 501(c)(3)’s support to other entities or a 501(c)(4)’s spending on covered communications is inconsistent with its charitable purpose and to make the determination if public disclosure of a report may cause harm to the source of donation.
• Prepare and present DOS’s position, arguments, and cases at judicial, quasi-judicial, and administrative proceedings or article 78 appeals.
• Discuss proposed legislation with other state agency management, legislators, and legal staff and advise them concerning legislation that affects annual financial reporting and prepare drafts of proposed legislation.
• Recommend changes in rules, regulation, and policy statements, taking into account new legislation, court decisions, and requests for changes.
• Provide legal advice and opinions, complainants, and others in connection with the requirement that certain non-profit organizations file financial and funding disclosure reports with DOS.
• Negotiate and prepare legal documents.
• Prepare legal actions to enforce laws, rules, and regulations.
Additional Comments Salary will be commensurate with experience.
The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.
We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Kelley Mielewski
Telephone 518-474-2752
Fax 518-402-3656
Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Human Resources Management
99 Washington Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12231
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter, two brief writing samples, and a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
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