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Assistant Counsel, (Hauppauge), Box OP-2018/21249

New York State Civil Service • Hauppauge, NY • 1h ago

NY HELP No

Agency Education Department, State

Title Assistant Counsel, (Hauppauge), Box OP-2018/21249

Occupational Category No Preference

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $103870 to $131298 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Suffolk

Street Address Office of the Professions

Office of Professional Discipline

City Hauppauge

State NY

Zip Code 11788

Duties Description The New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions, which regulates over 50 professions licensed by the New York State Board of Regents, is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Counsel in its Office of Professional Discipline (OPD). Under the direction of the OPD management and a supervising attorney, the incumbent will participate in the development and review of investigations into allegations of professional misconduct. Other duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:- Provide legal advice to OPD investigators and members of the various State boards for the professions; - Engage in settlement negotiations in professional misconduct cases; - Prepare for hearings and trying before panels of the various State boards: professional misconduct cases, moral character cases involving individuals seeking licensure, and restoration of license cases involving individuals whose licenses have been previously revoked or surrendered; - Represent OPD before the Regents Review Committee, which reviews decisions of hearing panels in professional misconduct cases; - Research and prepare well-written briefs, memoranda of law, specifications of professional misconduct, other legal pleadings, internal memoranda, and correspondence; - Ensure the effective and timely management of all caseloads; and - Interact courteously and effectively with members of the Board of Regents and the various State professional boards, other SED staff, opposing counsel, witnesses, and members of the public.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar AND have at least two years of relevant, post-graduate experience, including significant trial work or administrative hearing experience, demonstrating progressively responsible experience in such areas

Additional Comments This position is in the exempt class and the incumbent will serve at the discretion of the Commissioner of Education. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office. Occasional same day travel and occasional overnight travel throughout the State will be required. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of the Budget approval.Based on this position's location, in addition to the listed base salary, this position may also receive a $4,000 Downstate Adjustment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address OPJobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street New York State Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to opjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred) by August 6, 2026. Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OP-2018/21249) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.

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