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| Salary | $97,874–$123,715 Per Year |
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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 10/29/26
Applications Due11/30/26
Vacancy ID228007
NY HELPSNo
55-b/c EligibleNo
AgencyCorrections and Community Supervision, Department of
TitleAssistant Counsel
Occupational CategoryLegal
Salary Grade661
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $97874 to $123715 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
InternshipNo
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive 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? Yes
County Albany
Street Address NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
1220 Washington Avenue, Building 4
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12226
Duties Description The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision(DOCCS) is a unique state agency that touches wide range of fields: public safety, clemency, criminal investigations, medical, education, industries, trades, re-entry, counseling, food service, disciplinary hearings and arbitrations, ministerial, and investigations. Within the Office of Counsel, an assistant counsel provides legal advice to the various divisions within the agency as well as oversight and support to State and private counsel in litigation against the Department. In addition, an assistant counsel prepares and conducts hearings before an Administrative Law Judge before the Division of Human Rights. An assistant counsel plays an important role liaising between the Department and the Office of the Attorney General in litigation against the Department in Federal and State courts. In this role they monitor litigation status by reviewing pleadings, discovery demands, affidavits and preparing internal memoranda related to proposed settlement negotiations. An assistant counsel may be asked to perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Commissioner and Counsel, including but not limited to, advising Department staff on legal issues related to contracts and procurement activity, visitation appeals, and responding to legal representatives for members of the incarcerated population.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had two years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.
Additional Comments Travel, telecommuting, and work hours to be discussed at time of interview.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Michael Spring, Human Resources Specialist 1
Telephone 518-485-0862
Fax
Email Address Michael.Spring@doccs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
1220 Washington Ave, Building 4
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12226
Notes on ApplyingIf interested, please send cover letter and resume to the email of the contact listed and include the vacancy ID number.
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