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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/09/18

Applications Due01/24/18

Vacancy ID46632

AgencyJustice Center For The Protection Of People With Special Needs

TitleAssociate Counsel

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $80000 to $105000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 30%

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? No

County Albany

Street Address 161 Delaware Avenue

City Delmar

StateNY

Zip Code12054

Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar and a member in good standing with seven (7) years of post-Bar legal experience, including two (2) years of post-Bar experience working in an area concerning individuals with disabilities, with victims of crime and/or health care field. Strong communication skills, ability to analyze a factual situation and apply statutes, attention to detail, writing and editing skills required. Drafting legal documents/charging instruments preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.

Duties Description This position will serve as an Assistant Director of Case Review and act as a supervising attorney assigned to the Office of General Counsel. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Communicating with investigators at beginning stages of abuse and neglect allegations. Review factual allegations, assist in providing guidance regarding applicable law, potential witnesses to interview, evidence gathering, and conferencing case as it proceeds through investigatory stages.
• Manage legal staff engaged in the review of case files compiled as a result of an investigation of an allegation of abuse or neglect of a vulnerable person to determine if the conclusion arrived at by investigators is supported by the facts and law.
•Research and interpret the applicable law; oversee preparation of the reports of substantiated and unsubstantiated findings as well as other legal notifications.
• Oversee office management, work schedules, and other administrative matters.
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance and provide feedback.
• Consult with staff on proper prioritization of cases.
• Ensure that staff is up to date regarding legal research.
• Ensure consistent and accurate interpretation of applicable law.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction of six state agencies. The following list outlines several of the Justice Center’s key responsibilities:
• Advocate on behalf of individuals with disabilities and provide oversight of quality of care.
• Operate a centralized, statewide 24-hour hotline and incident reporting system staffed by trained personnel.
• Operate a statewide register that contains the names of individuals found responsible for egregious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect.
• Centralize and perform functions relating to criminal history background checks.
• Investigate serious allegations of abuse and neglect.
• Prosecute criminal acts of abuse and neglect.
• Analyze abuse patterns and trends in order to prevent future occurrences.

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Name Human Resources/MH

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

40th Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.

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