Counsel - Office of Justice Court Support

The New York State Unified Court System Office of Justice Court Support is recruiting for one (1) position in the Counsel Series. The position will be filled in one of the following titles and will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the applicant selected: Assistant Deputy Counsel, Associate Counsel, Senior Counsel, or Senior Assistant Counsel.The Office of Justice Court Support (OJCS) works with Town and Village courts statewide providing legal counsel as well as education and training to almost 1,700 judges and 1,700 court clerks. The mission of OJCS is to support the work of the Justice Courts by coordinating the delivery of training, equipment, services and support to the Justices and Court Clerks.Key Responsibilities: Providing expert legal and procedural knowledge.Answering complex questions from judges and judicial districts.Analyzing legal and managerial issues.Reviewing new legislation for operational impact all in relation to Town and Village courts.Developing, coordinating and presenting in a class-room setting education and training curriculum programs relating to criminal and civil areas of substantive law effecting the Town and Village courts.Acting as legal counsel to Town and Village justices regarding matters pending within their courts and for effectively communicating and discussing complex issues of law.Some statewide travel required.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. Base Salary: $130,061Associate 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. Base Salary: $110,853Senior 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. Base Salary: $99,490Senior Assistant Counsel: Admission to the New York State Bar. Base Salary: $84,659Please view the full employment announcement at: 1647.pdf