What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Counsel position at NYS Division of Human Rights?
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had four (4) years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.
Duties Description
Reporting directly to a Deputy Counsel, SG-NS in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) of the New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR), the Associate Counsel, SG-NS will assume the role of Director within various units within OGC. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via e-mail at Info@goer.ny.gov
This position is eligible for $3,400 location pay.
Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had four (4) years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.
Duties Description
Reporting directly to a Deputy Counsel, SG-NS in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) of the New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR), the Associate Counsel, SG-NS will assume the role of Director within various units within OGC. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Supervises attorneys assigned to litigate housing cases in State Supreme Court from the filing of the complaint through trial.
- Assigns cases and monitors case activities.
- Analyzes legal issues, develops legal strategy with assigned attorneys, and supervises the implementation of legal strategies.
- Fosters and encourages teamwork and communication, reinforces and maintains staff accountability, and provides assistance to attorneys as needed.
- Ensures Attorney’s compliance with the NYS CPLR, Court Rules, and established policies and practices of the Division.
- Reviews and approves the filing of complaints, pre-trial motions and settlement agreements.
- Assists attorneys in preparing for depositions.
- Oversees and assists with all phases of trial (jury selection, opening statements, examination of witnesses and summation).
- Responds to complainant concerns if needed.
- Coordinate staff trainings with the Director of Training to enhance skills and update legal knowledge.
- Prepare and submit necessary grant reports.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via e-mail at Info@goer.ny.gov
This position is eligible for $3,400 location pay.
Salary : $111,925 - $141,439
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