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AgencyCourt Administration, Office of

TitleAssociate Counsel

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade28

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $115773 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 25 Beaver Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10004

Duties Description Under the direction of the Hon. Edwina G. Richardson, Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Justice Initiatives, the Associate Counsel hired for this position will be primarily responsible for supporting the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI).

Operating within the Office for Justice Initiatives, ODI advances the court system’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace, free from all forms of discrimination and bias, within the New York State Unified Court System.

ODI collaborates with court entities, judicial associations, local committees, bar associations, affinity organizations, and the public.

The successful candidate will be expected to:
• Prepare reports for the UCS leadership.
• Provide recommendations for improving court procedures, promoting best practices, and educating judges and court staff.
• Identify and coordinate Continuing Legal Education-compliant Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programming and training.
• Serve as a Liaison to state and national affinity bar associations and judicial groups.
• Provide legal analysis and assistance on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion matters related to judicial and non-judicial training.
• Research and analyze relevant case law.

Minimum 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.

This role will require travel throughout New York State.

Preference will be given to candidates with strong research, writing, and facilitation skills

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

Name S. Anthony Walters

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Diversity-job@nycourts.gov

Address

Street 25 Beaver Street

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10004

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 cover letter detailing your interest in the position and your experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion-related legal matters and resume by email to Diversityjob@nycourts.gov or by mail to:

S. Anthony Walters
Director, Office of Diversity & Inclusion
25 Beaver Street
New York, New York 10004