What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Counsel position at New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation?
Duties Description
The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is seeking a highly collaborative individual to serve as an Associate Counsel. Duties include but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had four years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.
Additional Comments
Operating Needs:
The Associate Counsel will join a small, but collaborative legal office committed to serving agency staff in the mission of providing safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources. This position requires the candidate to both work independently and as part of a team; possess sound judgment and a high degree of confidentiality, strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at one time.
Preferred candidate will have minimum of 5 years of legal experience in administrative or civil litigation, preferably with experience in employment law, labor relations or health and safety. The candidate must have experience drafting and reviewing legal documents, strong verbal and written communication skills, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Closing Date/Time: 02/21/25
The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is seeking a highly collaborative individual to serve as an Associate Counsel. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Provide legal support and advice to the Human Resources, Health and Safety and Labor Relations Bureaus of the Office.
- Draft, review, edit and advise on the development of policies involving all areas of employment including reasonable accommodation, human rights, and family leave.
- Respond to EEOC and Human Rights complaints on behalf of the Office, and liaison with the Office of Employee Relations on discrimination investigations.
- Represent the agency in administrative hearings, such as arbitration hearings related to employee discipline, interview and prepare witnesses, present evidence, draft briefs and motions.
- Serve as liaison with the claim and litigation bureaus of the Office of the Attorney General and function as the Chief Legal Hold Compliance and e-discovery officer.
- Prepare periodic reports on pending cases and maintain the agency’s litigation docket.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had four years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.
Additional Comments
Operating Needs:
The Associate Counsel will join a small, but collaborative legal office committed to serving agency staff in the mission of providing safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources. This position requires the candidate to both work independently and as part of a team; possess sound judgment and a high degree of confidentiality, strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at one time.
Preferred candidate will have minimum of 5 years of legal experience in administrative or civil litigation, preferably with experience in employment law, labor relations or health and safety. The candidate must have experience drafting and reviewing legal documents, strong verbal and written communication skills, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Closing Date/Time: 02/21/25
