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Assistant Deputy Counsel specialize in particular substantive areas of the law which
relate to the development and implementation of court policies and the administration of the Unified Court System. They are
responsible for assisting less experienced attorneys in Counsel's Office under the general direction of Deputy Counsel and Counsel
to the Office of Court Administration. Assistant Deputy Counsel analyze complex legal issues and questions presented by proposed
administrative rules, legislation, and litigation, advise judges and non-judicial personnel on the implications of procedures and
programs, and perform other related duties.
ASSIGNMENT: This position will be responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to various divisions in the Unified Court
System (UCS) regarding contract and procurement matters. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) reviewing/drafting/negotiating: (a) contracts for goods and services, (b) grant and program contracts, (c) intergovernmental
agreements and memoranda of understanding with federal, state, and local governments, and (d) leases and related matters;
reviewing procurement document specifications (IFBs and requests for proposals) for clarity and legal sufficiency; (2) advising on
contract-related transactional and administrative issues; (3) reviewing federal grant award conditions and assurances; (4) providing
advice and counsel on contract and procurement policies/procedures, contract submissions to the New York State Office of the
Attorney General, Office of the New York State Comptroller, and any other oversight officers and agencies; and (5) other legal
duties as assigned. The preferred candidate will possess exceptional written and oral communication, organization, and time
management skills. Candidates should have familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite of products. UCS offers a comprehensive
NYS benefits package: paid leave, including up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for qualified employees; health, vision, and
dental insurance; and retirement benefits. One day of remote work per week is available subject to supervisor approval.
Preference
will be given to candidates with contracting and procurement experience, particularly in the areas of real estate,
information technology, and/or intellectual property.
Admission to the New York State Bar; and Two years of service in the Associate Counsel title or a
minimum of five years of relevant legal experience; including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.
Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
Assistant Deputy Counsel specialize in particular substantive areas of the law which
relate to the development and implementation of court policies and the administration of the Unified Court System. They are
responsible for assisting less experienced attorneys in Counsel's Office under the general direction of Deputy Counsel and Counsel
to the Office of Court Administration. Assistant Deputy Counsel analyze complex legal issues and questions presented by proposed
administrative rules, legislation, and litigation, advise judges and non-judicial personnel on the implications of procedures and
programs, and perform other related duties.
ASSIGNMENT: This position will be responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to various divisions in the Unified Court
System (UCS) regarding contract and procurement matters. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) reviewing/drafting/negotiating: (a) contracts for goods and services, (b) grant and program contracts, (c) intergovernmental
agreements and memoranda of understanding with federal, state, and local governments, and (d) leases and related matters;
reviewing procurement document specifications (IFBs and requests for proposals) for clarity and legal sufficiency; (2) advising on
contract-related transactional and administrative issues; (3) reviewing federal grant award conditions and assurances; (4) providing
advice and counsel on contract and procurement policies/procedures, contract submissions to the New York State Office of the
Attorney General, Office of the New York State Comptroller, and any other oversight officers and agencies; and (5) other legal
duties as assigned. The preferred candidate will possess exceptional written and oral communication, organization, and time
management skills. Candidates should have familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite of products. UCS offers a comprehensive
NYS benefits package: paid leave, including up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for qualified employees; health, vision, and
dental insurance; and retirement benefits. One day of remote work per week is available subject to supervisor approval.
Preference
will be given to candidates with contracting and procurement experience, particularly in the areas of real estate,
information technology, and/or intellectual property.
Admission to the New York State Bar; and Two years of service in the Associate Counsel title or a
minimum of five years of relevant legal experience; including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.