Assistant Deputy Counsel (Litigation)

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking two (2) Assistant Deputy Counsel for Litigation to serve in the Office of Court Administration Counsel's Office in New York. NY. Assistant Deputy Counsel specialize in particular substantive areas of the law which relate to the development and implementation of court policies and the administration of the Unified Court System (UCS). They are responsible for assisting less experienced attorneys in Counsel's Office under the general direction of OCA Counsel and Deputy Counsel.

Key Responsibilitie:

• Assisting with all trial and appellate litigation conducted by Counsel’s Office, including litigation in federal and state court and before federal and state agencies involving Unified Court System (UCS) policies, practices and personnel.
• Analyzing complex legal issues and questions presented by proposed administrative rules and legislation.
• Handling employee disciplinary matters, responses to subpoenas, freedom of information requests, and related matters.
• Hands-on litigation work including court and other hearing appearances.
• Serving as a liaison with the NYS Office of the Attorney General in litigation matters.
• Undertaking other work as assigned.

Qualifications: Admission to the New York State Bar and five (5) years of legal experience. Candidates with substantial litigation experience (including court and administrative proceedings) are encouraged to apply.

Candidates should have substantial experience handling and overseeing litigation, strong written and oral skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Base Salary: $130,061* + $4,920 LOCATION PAY

*Note: Pursuant to the New York State Office of the State Comptroller Salary Manual for the Unified Court System, candidates from other branches of NYS government may be appointed at a salary above the $130,061 base salary, up to a maximum of $168,568, based on their current grade and length of prior NYS service.

Please view the full employment announcement at: Job Postings - 1st Judicial District - Careers | NYCOURTS.GOV

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $134,981.00 - $173,488.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person