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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/27/21

Applications Due09/24/21

Vacancy ID90495

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 Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 5%

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

County New York

Street Address 123 William Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10038

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: The preferred candidate will have experience with immigration law, governmental grant administration, and Freedom of Information Law (FOIL); strong written and verbal skills.

Duties Description The Associate Counsel will serve the Department of State as the program attorney for the Office for New Americans (ONA), and will also serve as backup FOIL Counsel for the Department.

As ONA Program counsel, the Associate Counsel will provide ONA with legal assistance and guidance on a variety of topics including immigration law and policy and grants administration. Tasks will include research and writing, document development and review, and staying up to date on changes to immigration laws and regulations. The Associate Counsel will work directly with ONA’s management and staff to stay updated on program activities and provide advice and assistance as needed.

As backup FOIL Counsel, the Associate Counsel will assist the Department’s FOIL Counsel and Records Access Officer to timely respond to FOIL requests and facilitate communication between the Department and the Executive Chamber pertaining to such requests and work closely with assigned program counsels to review information requests under FOIL, the Personal Privacy Protection Law and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The Associate Counsel may also be assigned to other program areas or special projects as needed and at the discretion of the General Counsel.

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.

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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