Deputy Counsel

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports; City of Albany (NY); Híbrido; USD 120 000 - 170 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental and vision coverage

NYS Employees Retirement System

Tuition assistance

Generous paid leave benefits

13 state holidays per year

Access to NY 529 and ABLE programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Resumo da oferta

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports in New York seeks a Deputy Counsel to assist the General Counsel in managing the agency's legal function and provide short- to medium-term tactical direction and operational oversight.

You will supervise attorneys, oversee contracts and procurements, audits, and federal grant management, and liaise with state offices on audits and external matters. Requires a law degree, NYS Bar admission, and seven years of post-bar experience.

Qualificações

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to NYS Bar in good standing.
• Seven years of relevant post-bar experience.

Responsabilidades

• Assist General Counsel in managing the legal function.
• Provide tactical direction and operational oversight.
• Act as first assistant to the General Counsel and manage programmatic duties.
• Supervise attorneys and staff on project-specific items.
• Oversee contracts, procurements, audits, and civil litigation.
• Liaise with external entities, including Medicaid Inspector General and OIG.

Conhecimentos

Legal experience

Public health knowledge

Grant management

Audit management

Contract management

Government / non-profit administration

Formação académica

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Duties Description

The Deputy Counsel is responsible for assisting the General Counsel in managing the legal function of the organization. The incumbent will be expected to provide short-to-medium-term tactical direction and operational oversight. Under the direction of the General Counsel, the Deputy Counsel will act as the first assistant to the General Counsel and will also manage a portfolio of other programmatic responsibilities while assisting with the supervision of other attorneys assigned to project‑specific items including:

• Administrative and Civil litigation.
• Audit Oversight and Support.
• Contracts and Procurements Support.
• Federal Policy and Grant Support.

Description

Duties Description

The Deputy Counsel is responsible for assisting the General Counsel in managing the legal function of the organization. The incumbent will be expected to provide short-to-medium-term tactical direction and operational oversight. Under the direction of the General Counsel, the Deputy Counsel will act as the first assistant to the General Counsel and will also manage a portfolio of other programmatic responsibilities while assisting with the supervision of other attorneys assigned to project‑specific items including:

• Administrative and Civil litigation.
• Audit Oversight and Support.
• Contracts and Procurements Support.
• Federal Policy and Grant Support.

In addition, the Deputy Counsel will serve in the following capacities for OASAS:

• Liaison with external entities, including the Office of Medicaid Inspector General, Office of Inspector General, Office of State Comptroller.
• Work with agency liaison on all external audits.
• Oversee and support agency staff on development of procurements and contracts.
• Supervise attorneys, paraprofessionals, audit, investigative and support staff in Counsel’s Office.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Law degree from an accredited law school; admission to, and member in good standing of, the New York State Bar; and seven years of relevant post-bar experience.

Relevant preferred experience includes experience in the legal field dealing with issues related to substance use disorder, public health, federal grant management, audit management, contract management, or government or not‑for‑profit administration.

Additional Comments

The salary range listed for this posting reflects the full range for this graded position, factoring in annual performance advances based on satisfactory annual performance reviews. Candidates with no previous State service will begin at the hiring rate (starting rate of the salary range) listed above, plus any applicable Location Pay/Geographic Pay/Shift Pay differentials.

Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.

Generous benefits package, which may include:

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• NYS Employees Retirement System (pension)
• optional Deferred Compensation Program
• tuition assistance
• generous paid leave benefits
• compensation for 13 State holidays per year
• access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs
• Flex Spending Accounts

Telecommuting may be discussed as part of the interview process.

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program allows public service employees to have the remaining balance on direct loans forgiven after 120 qualifying payments are made under an accepted repayment plan while working full-time for an eligible employer. New York State is an eligible employer. More information is available at https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-loan-forgiveness.

OASAS recognizes the value that different people, perspectives and cultures bring to the agency. We strive to create an inclusive culture that uplifts and supports our staff, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace. Individuals with lived substance use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply.

New York State OASAS is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national original, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class. OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to [e-mail].