Assistant Counsel - State Agency Litigation & Advisory

New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) seeks an assistant counsel to provide legal advice across divisions and support litigation. The role includes conducting hearings before an Administrative Law Judge and coordinating with the Office of the Attorney General in state and federal litigation.

Ideal candidates are admitted to the New York State Bar with at least two years of post-admission legal experience and will advise on contracts, procurement, and

Qualifications

• Admitted to the New York State Bar.
• Two years of practice experience after admission.
• Experience in litigation and hearings before administrative bodies.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to the agency's divisions and oversee litigation support.
• Prepare and conduct hearings before an Administrative Law Judge.
• Liaise between the Department and the Office of the Attorney General in litigation.
• Monitor litigation status by reviewing pleadings, discovery, affidavits, and memoranda.

Job description

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) seeks an assistant counsel to provide legal advice across divisions and support litigation. The role includes conducting hearings before an Administrative Law Judge and coordinating with the Office of the Attorney General in state and federal litigation.

Ideal candidates are admitted to the New York State Bar with at least two years of post-admission legal experience and will advise on contracts, procurement, and