Assistant Deputy Counsel; Contracts and Procurement

Position: Assistant Deputy Counsel (Contracts and Procurement)
Duties Description

POSITION TITLE:

ASSISTANT DEPUTY COUNSEL (CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT)

BASE SALARY: $130,061* + $4,920 LOCATION PAY

* Note:

Pursuant to the New York State Office of the State Comptroller Salary Manual for the Unified Court System, candidates from other branches of NYS government may be appointed at a salary above the $130,061 base salary, up to a maximum of $168,568, based on their current grade and length of prior NYS service.

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 (UCS). They are responsible for assisting less experienced attorneys in Counsel's Office under the general direction of OCA Counsel and Deputy Counsel. 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.

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.

(5) Other legal duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar; and two years of service in the Associate Counsel title or a minimum of five (5) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.

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. Limited remote work is offered and may be discussed in the interview.

Preference will be given to candidates with contracting and procurement experience, particularly in the areas of real estate, information technology, and/or intellectual property.

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

Name Lesley Stefan

Telephone

Fax

Email Address counsels office-emp

Address

Street AG 4 Empire State Plaza

Suite 2001

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

Notes on Applying All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and completed UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web ourts.gov/careers/) by email to counsels office-emp or by mail to:

Lesley Stefan
Deputy Counsel
Office of Court Administration
AG 4 Empire State Plaza, Suite 2001
Albany, NY 12223