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Position InformationNY HELPS: No55-b/c Eligible: NoAgency: Alcoholic Beverage ControlTitle: Associate Counsel - VID 226169Occupational Category: LegalSalary Grade: 663Bargaining Unit: M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)Salary Range: From $120471 to $152238 Annually Employment Type : Full-Time Appointment Type : Contingent Permanent Internship: No Jurisdictional Class : Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage : 5%Schedule Workweek : Mon-FriHours Per Week : 37.5Workday From : 8 AM To : 5 PM Flextime allowed? : No Mandatory overtime? : No Compressed workweek allowed? : No Telecommuting allowed? : YesLocation County : New York Street Address : 163 W. 125th Street, 8th Floor : City : New York State: NY Zip Code: 10027Job Specifics Duties Description : • Provide legal counsel and recommendations to Executive and management teams.• Communicate legal advice to staff.• May draft, review, or approve contracts.• Assist in development of internal policies and procedures.• Interpret laws, rules, regulations and policies. • Conduct legal research.• Analyze legal opinions, briefs, and other documents.• Monitor all activity relating to FOIL, ensuring proper coordination with relevant agency offices as needed.• Advise the Records Access Officer on requirements of the New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and determining if records are subject to disclosure or exemption; and review FOIL responses for legal sufficiency.• Prepare as necessary, rules and regulations in support of bureaus including processing in accordance with the State Administrative Procedure Act.• Educate staff and coordinate training opportunities, which may include conducting seminars, workshops, and presentations.• Support the agency’s litigation function and assist with litigation related matters. • Assist with case preparation, discovery, records review, and development of litigation strategy. • Coordinate with agency staff on pending litigation and related legal issues. • Assist in representing the agency in Article 78 proceedings and other civil litigation matters. • Perform a full range of supervisory duties. • Perform other duties or special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications : Admission to, and member in good standing of, the New York State Bar and four years of subsequent professional legal experience.NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK. Additional Comments : • Travel may be required (approximately 5%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment. • Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job. Downstate: Location Pay of $4,150The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.How to Apply Name : Human Resources/AS Telephone : 518-473-5282 Fax : 518-486-1631 Email Address : HRresumes@ogs.ny.govAddress Street : NYS Office of General Services, HRM: 31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza City : Albany State : NY Zip Code : 12242Notes on Applying: Please submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.

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