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AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleAssociate Counsel, Ref. #00045

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade663

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $101403 to $128142 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building, Core 4, Flr 2

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12220

Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State bar and four years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates must possess a JD from an accredited law school and a license to practice law in New York State and have:
• At least four years of litigation experience, at least one of which has been in a supervisory role;
• Must be highly proficient with document reviews, productions, ESI, and trial preparation, including at least two years of experience using an eDiscovery software solution such as Relativity, LAW, Concordance, Summation, Catalyst or similar;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Outstanding time management skills and ability to prioritize shifting responsibilities;
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to retain complex work directions.

Preferred Experience:

• At least one year of experience using Office 365 including the Office 365 eDiscovery Center or Search & Compliance Center.

Duties Description Under the general direction the General Counsel or designated Supervising Attorney, the Associate Counsel will provide ITS, including its program areas, project teams, portfolios and executive management, with legal and policy-related advice, support, and guidance on IT-related initiatives, projects, operations and administration. The Associate Attorney will take part in ensuring that ITS is compliant with the laws, rules, and regulations that impact the agency’s administration and operations. Duties include but are not limited to:

- Manage the agency’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and Personal Privacy Protection Law (PPPL) programs, including collection and review of records.
- Support the Office of Labor Relations by providing advice and guidance on compliance and enforcement issues impacting employment, including, but not limited to, Taylor Law, Human Rights Law, ADA, FMLA and employee rights and responsibilities.
- Represent the agency in administrative adversarial matters, including interviewing and preparing witnesses, presenting evidence and drafting necessary briefs and motions.
- Support Human Resources by providing advice and guidance on legal matters affecting employment, including reviewing, drafting, editing and advising on policies.
- Assist with the management of the agency’s litigation portfolio, including preparation of periodic status reports, managing relationship with the Office of the Attorney General, and supporting litigation needs of partner agencies.
- Research, interpret, draft advisory memoranda and provide compliance advice and guidance on legal and policy issues.

Additional Comments Background check and fingerprinting are required.

All Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) employees are required to provide proof of vaccination status through a secure online portal, if vaccinated.

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

Name Kimberly Campbell-Deso

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address HR.recruitment.its@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services

Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower, 26th floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume indicating that you are applying for Associate Counsel, Ref. #00045 and describing how you qualify by June 26, 2022.