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Agency Adirondack Park Agency
Title Associate Counsel
Occupational Category Legal
Salary Grade 663
Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary Range From $115283 to $145682 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 5%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Essex
Street Address 1133 NY Route 86
City Ray Brook
State NY
Zip Code 12977
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.
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 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- Additional items discussed during interviewThe Adirondack Park Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Elaine Caldwell
Telephone 518-891-4050
Fax 518-891-3938
Email Address HumanResources@apa.ny.gov
Address
Street 1133 NY Route 86
PO Box 99
City Ray Brook
State NY
Zip Code 12977
Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and Agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit your resume, cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications, proof of admission to the NYS Bar and references. Please submit your application materials to HumanResources@apa.ny.gov. Be sure to include Vacancy #194961 on your resume and also in the subject line of the email. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.
