Counsel Series Position Available In Erie, New York

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Court Administration, Office of The job title for the vacancy. Title Counsel Series The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Legal The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade 28 The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit None listed The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $84659 to $110853 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 35 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 9 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 5 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No The county in which the vacancy is located. County Erie The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 438 Main Street 11th Floor The city where the vacancy is located. City Buffalo The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 14202 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description

THE FRANKLIN H. WILLIAMS JUDICIAL COMMISSION OF THE NEW YORK STATE COURTS

(FHW)

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. ASSIGNMENT

The mission of the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission of the New York State Courts is to eradicate systemic racism and bias from within the New York Court System. The Williams Commission seeks to promote diversity, equity and inclusion within the judiciary, legal profession and court workforce. Counsel report to and work under the direct supervision of the Executive Director and Assistant Deputy Counsel. Duties include but are not limited to: planning programs, seminars and conferences for Judges, court personnel, members of the bar and the community on issues of diversity and race within the court; drafting publications; drafting articles and editing of quarterly newsletters; taking notes and summarizing meetings with Commission and court leadership, committees and working groups; assembling materials for CLE accreditation; drafting correspondence in response to complaints and questions regarding racial bias issues and requests for information from the public, judges, non-judicial employees and other government agencies; assisting with studies and preparing reports on disparate impact on communities of color; drafting reports on diversity and racial and ethnic fairness in the Courts; drafting best practices publication for diverse staffing and assist with implicit bias training researching; preparing reports involving legal issues, including employment law and classification of titles and employee rights; analyzing reports, enacted legislation, and case law and preparing confidential commentary on the legal implications; researching, recommending and preparing legislative proposals, administrative rules and regulations and other reforms to promote equality and racial and ethnic fairness in the courts; reviewing and reporting on statistical information involving judges and non-judicial employees; and acting as a liaison to community groups, fraternal organizations within the court, bar associations and judicial appointing authorities. Responsibilities may also include general office administrative support, including the facilitation of incoming and outgoing office correspondence. Some travel required. Excellent research and writing skills, project management skills, oral and written communication ability, experience working in a fast paced, high energy and flexible team environment are desired. Must be team-oriented and be able to work with all levels of management and maintain confidentiality, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet strict deadlines and be highly productive. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement diversity and equal justice initiatives, practices and programs are essential requirements for this position.

POSITION TITLE

ASSOCIATE COUNSELJG

28

BASE SALARY:

$110,853

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

Associate Counsel research, prepare and analyze complex legal questions and issues concerning proposed administrative rules, legislation, and litigation. They advise judges and non-judicial personnel on the implications of procedures and programs, and perform other related duties. Associate Counsel also assist the Assistant Deputy Counsel in specialized areas of the law which relate to the development and implementation of court policies and the administration of the unified court system.

POSITION TITLE

SENIOR COUNSELJG

26

BASE SALARY:

$99,490

QUALIFICATIONS:

Admission to the New York State Bar; and Two years of service in the Senior Assistant Counsel title; or Two years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

Senior Counsel research and analyze complex legal questions and issues related to the development and implementation of court policies and the administration of the Unified Court System. Senior Counsel draft proposed rules and legislation, litigate cases, advise judges and non-judicial personnel on the implications of procedures and programs, and perform other related duties.

POSITION TITLE

SENIOR ASSISTANT COUNSELJG

23

BASE SALARY:

$84,659

QUALIFICATIONS:

Admission to the New York State Bar.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

Senior Assistant Counsel research and analyze legal questions and issues related to the development and implementation of court policies and the administration of the Unified Court System. Under supervision, Senior Assistant Counsel prepare proposed administrative rules and legislation, litigate cases, advise judges and non-judicial personnel on the implications of procedures and programs, and perform other related duties.

LOCATION

OFFICE

OF COURT ADMINISTRATION, FRANKLIN H. WILLIAMS JUDICIAL COMMISSION, ERIE COUNTY

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Karlene Dennis The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address FHWilliams@nycourts.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 25 Beaver Street 8th Floor The city for the contact for this vacancy. City New York The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 10004 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying 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 signed cover letter (highlighting any previous work involving diversity or equal justice issues), resume, and list of references (including contact information) to FHWilliams@nycourts.

gov or mail to:

Karlene Davis Acting Executive Director Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission Office of Court Administration 25 Beaver Street, 8th Floor New York, NY 10004 FHWilliams@nycourts.gov