Associate Counsel

The Associate Counsel, under the general direction of the Supervising Attorney, will provide ITS, including its program areas, project teams, portfolios and executive management, with legal and policy-related advice, support, and guidance on IT-related initiatives, projects, operations and administration. The Associate Counsel will take part in ensuring that ITS is compliant with the laws, rules, and regulations that impact the agency's administration and operations.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Managing the Adversarial Matters Teams' response to subpoenas for Department of State Incorporation Records
• Support the Office of Labor Relations by providing advice and guidance on compliance and enforcement issues impacting employment, including, but not limited to, Taylor Law, Human Rights Law, ADA, FMLA and employee rights and responsibilities.
• Represent the agency in administrative adversarial matters, including interviewing and preparing witnesses, presenting evidence and drafting necessary briefs and motions.
• Support Human Resources by providing advice and guidance on legal matters affecting employment, including reviewing, drafting, editing and advising on policies.
• Assist with the management of the agency's litigation portfolio, including preparation of periodic status reports, managing relationship with the Office of the Attorney General, and supporting litigation needs of partner agencies.
• Research, interpret, draft advisory memoranda and provide compliance advice and guidance on legal and policy issues.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum QualificationsAdmission to the New York State bar and four years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a JD from an accredited law school and a license to practice law in New York State and have:

• At least four years of litigation experience, at least one of which has been in a supervisory role;
• Must be highly proficient with document reviews, productions, ESI, and trial preparation, including at least two years of experience using an eDiscovery software solution such as Relativity, LAW, Concordance, Summation, Catalyst or similar;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Outstanding time management skills and ability to prioritize shifting responsibilities;
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to retain complex work directions.
• Experience in public-sector labor relations, including but not limited to disciplinary arbitrations, contact grievances, contract negotiation, and the NYS Taylor Law.
• Experience with employment discrimination law and proceedings, including but not limited to administrative proceedings before the US EEOC and NYS Division of Human Rights; and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the NYS Human Rights Law.

Preferred Experience:

• One year of experience using Office 365 including MS Teams and other applications
• One year of experience the Microsoft eDiscovery Center or Security and Compliance Center

Additional Comments

ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

Some positions may require fingerprinting.

Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.

If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.
to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits

• New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact

Name ITS Human Resources
Telephone 518-473-0398
Fax 518-402-4924
Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address
Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services
Swan Street Building, Core 4, Flr 1
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12220