Assistant Deputy Counsel (Counsel's Office)

Duties

ASSIGNMENT: This position is assigned to Office of Court Administration (OCA) Counsel’s Office and will handle a wide variety of responsibilities regarding housing and other legal issues. Duties include, but are not limited to: (1) providing legal advice and guidance to Unified Court System personnel; (2) conducting legal research and writing memoranda; (3) acting as the primary liaison between Counsel’s Office and Housing Court personnel; (4) providing input and assistance on legislative and regulatory proposals involving housing and other issues; (5) providing input and assistance on litigation matters involving housing and other issues; (6) assisting with the implementation of statewide housing policy initiatives; and (7) performing such other duties as may be assigned. In addition to handling housing issues, the individual hired for this position will be expected to gain knowledge and assume responsibility for other subject matter areas, which may include debtor/creditor issues and such other areas as needed. Prior knowledge and experience in this area will be considered but is not required. Candidates will be expected to have extensive knowledge of federal, state and local housing laws, regulations and court decisions, including but not limited to the Multiple Dwelling Law, the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law, and the New York City Civil Court Act.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Assistant Deputy Counsel specialize in particular substantive areas of the law which relate to the development and implementation of court policies and the administration of the Unified Court System. They are responsible for assisting less experienced attorneys in Counsel's Office under the general direction of the OCA Counsel and Deputy Counsels. Assistant Deputy Counsel analyze complex legal issues and questions presented by proposed administrative rules, legislation, and litigation, advise judges and non-judicial personnel on the implications of procedures and programs, and perform other related duties.

BASE SALARY: $126,278* + $4,775 LOCATION PAY

*Note: Pursuant to the New York State Office of the State Comptroller Salary Manual for the Unified Court System, candidates from other branches of NYS government may be appointed at a salary above the $126,278 base salary, up to a maximum of $163,658, based on their current grade and length of prior NYS service.

Salary

• $126,278 - $163,658/year

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; and Two years of service in the Associate Counsel title; or Equivalent legal experience. Candidates with substantial experience regarding housing issues are encouraged to apply. Prior litigation experience preferred but not required.

How to Apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at
www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a cover letter and resume by email to counselsoffice-emp@nycourts.gov or by mail to:

DAVID NOCENTI
COUNSEL
OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION
25 BEAVER STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10004