Job Information
New York State Civil Service Assistant Deputy Counsel (Records Access Officer) in New York, New York
NY HELP No
Agency Court Administration, Office of
Title Assistant Deputy Counsel (Records Access Officer)
Occupational Category Legal
Salary Grade 31
Bargaining Unit None listed
Salary Range From $126278 to $126278 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 35
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County New York
Street Address 25 Beaver Street
City New York
State NY
Zip Code 10004
Duties Description This position is assigned to OCA Counsel’s Office and will serve as the agency’s Records Access Officer. In that capacity, the candidate will liaison and provide legal guidance and support to all OCA units, and will be responsible for handling responses to records requests from a wide variety of sources. Duties include, but are not limited to: (1) responding to Freedom of Information Law requests; (2) responding to employment record requests, District Attorney records requests, and subpoenas forUCS records; (3) coordinating with Human Resources to produce time sheets, payroll histories, and personnel files; (4) responding to requests for data reports, administrative orders, oaths of office and OCA policies and procedures; (5) assisting with inquiries made to the DCAJs, Administrative Judges, District Executives, Court Clerks, Town and Village Courts, and other court personnel; (6) producing records or providing testimony as parties or non-parties for criminal and civil matters, as well as Commission on Judicial Conduct and grievance matters; (7) acting as a liaison to the Department of Public Safety, including assisting with subpoenas, preparing affidavits or certifications involving records or videos, judicial threats, or threat inquiries. Candidates will be expected to have knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and court decisions relating to records access and, including but not limited to the Freedom of Information Law.Assistant Deputy Counsel specialize in particular substantive areas of the law whichrelate 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.
Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar and five years of relevant legal experience. Candidates with experience responding to Freedom of Information Law requests are encouraged to apply.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name David Nocenti
Telephone
Fax
Email Address counselsofficeemp@nycourts.gov
Address
Street 25 Beaver Street
City New York
State NY
Zip Code 10004
Notes on Applying All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications must submit a cover letter, resume, UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf), writing sample, and a list of at least three professional references by email to counselsofficeemp@nycourts.gov or mail to:DAVID NOCENTICOUNSELOFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION25 BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10004