Counsel (Series)

Position InformationNY HELPS: No55-b/c Eligible: NoAgency: Court Administration, Office of Title: Counsel (Series)Occupational Category: LegalSalary Grade: NSBargaining Unit: APSU-Agency Police Services Unit (PBAofNYS)Salary Range: From $84659 to $130061 Annually Employment Type : Full-Time Appointment Type : Permanent Internship: No Jurisdictional Class : Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage : 20%Schedule Workweek : Mon-FriHours Per Week : 40Workday From : 9 AM To : 5 PM Flextime allowed? : Yes Mandatory overtime? : No Compressed workweek allowed? : No Telecommuting allowed? : YesLocation County : Albany Street Address : 187 Wolf Road : Suite 103 City : Albany State: NY Zip Code: 12205Job Specifics Duties Description : Key Responsibilities:Duties include but are not limited to:Providing expert legal and procedural knowledgeAnswering complex questions from judges and judicial districtsAnalyzing legal and managerial issues, and reviewing new legislation for operational impact all in relation to Town and Village courtsDeveloping, coordinating and presenting in a classroom setting education and training curriculum programs relating to criminal and civil areas of substantive law effecting the Town and Village courtsActing as legal counsel to Town and Village justices regarding matters pending within their courts and for effectively communicating and discussing complex issues of lawSome statewide travel required Minimum Qualifications : -Assistant Deputy Counsel:Admission to the New York State Bar; and Two years of service in the Associate Counsel title; or Equivalent legal experience.-Associate Counsel: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.-Senior Counsel:Admission to the New York State Bar; and two (2) years of service in the Senior Assistant Counsel title; or Two (2) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.-Senior Assistant Counsel:Admission to the New York State Bar. Additional Comments : Base Salary:Assistant Deputy Counsel: $130,061Associate Counsel: $110,853Senior Counsel: $99,490Senior Assistant Counsel: $84,659Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.How to Apply Name : Michele Conley Telephone : Fax : Email Address : View email address on click.appcast.io Street : 187 Wolf Road : Suite 103 City : Albany State : NY Zip Code : 12205Notes on Applying: All 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 and a resume and cover letter by email to View email address on click.appcast.io or by mail to:Michele ConleyOffice of Justice Court Support187 Wolf Road, Suite 103 Albany, New York 12205