Associate Counsel

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Incumbent will provide the Agency Counsel and/or Agency Head with legal advice for the agency Board and staff in all matters, including litigation, briefs and legal papers, research, opinions and representation by Attorney General; confer and correspond with outside agencies on questions of law and procedure; conduct administrative hearings in connection with regulatory proceedings; review and analyze records of hearings; provide and supervise legal advice to staff. Incumbent may supervise staff and complete performance evaluations.Incumbent will serve as the Agency Ethics Officer.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Candidate must be admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had four years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated success working collaboratively with colleagues, clients, direct reports, and/or supervisors.- Exceptional organization and project management skills and ability to work independently, including demonstrated experience managing diverse workloadwith competing deadlines.- Demonstrated success in strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills.- Excellent attention to detail.- Strong work ethic.- Strong oral and written communication skills.- Strong customer service skills.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Salary Grade: M-3. The starting salary for this position is $115,283.00.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. 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. The State of NY offers a work-life balance and generous benefits package, including: - Holiday & Paid Time Off- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)- Pension from New York State Employees? Retirement System- Affordable Health Care Options- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costs- NYS Deferred Compensation Plan- This position my offer the opportunity for a part-time telecommuting schedule. - Telecommuting may be authorized up to 5 out of 10 days per pay period. - Additional items discussed during interviewThe Adirondack Park Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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