Law degree from an accredited law school, admission to and member in good standing of the New York State Bar, and six years of relevant post-bar experience, at least two years of which must be experience in veteran case law.
Duties Description Under the direction of and reporting to the General Counsel of the NYS Department of Veterans’ Services, this position will assist in providing the agency head and executive team counsel on various matters requiring legal advice. The incumbent will assist in ensuring the agency transition from a division to a department meets all legal requirements and obligations.
• Write legal recommendations for resolving complaints of discrimination.
• Develop, review, and approve agency regulations.
• Review and approve stipulations, orders, and expungement letters.
• Oversee the compliance process for service agreements.
• Oversee Project Sunlight to comply with State laws governing outside influence on decision making.
• Serve on numerous agency committees to provide legal guidance.
• Complete the chapter implementation report by monitoring legislative bills that are either approved or vetoed by the Governor after each legislative session and advising program staff as to implementation details in the case of an approval or consequences in the case of a veto.
• Handle Office of Inspector General referrals for investigations or audits.
• Provide legal guidance and interpretation as it relates to legislation and direction given during the transition from a Division to a Department.
• Manage and process all FOIL requests submitted to the agency.
• In the absence of the General Counsel, the Deputy Counsel will be called upon to ensure all agency legal and legislative actions are addressed.
• Provide oversight and advisement role to the agency appellate unit.
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Travel may be required (approximately 30%), including during evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources/ZP
Telephone 518-473-5282
Fax 518-486-1631
Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12242
Notes on Applying Please submit a cover letter and/or resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.