Assistant Counsel - VID 157333

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had two years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.

Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will have an additional 2 years of experience with at least three (3) years of experience as a criminal prosecutor or criminal defense attorney.
Working knowledge of domestic and gender-based violence issues.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong writing skills.
Experience in project management.

Duties Description This position is in the Bureau of Law and Public Safety and is supervised by the General Counsel. This position will assist the General Counsel in bolstering the agencys policy, implementation, training and technical assistance work to the courts, prosecutors and law enforcement and public safety.

The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), created in 1992, is the countrys only executive level state agency dedicated to the issue of gender-based violence. The Assistant Counsel will join a small but collaborative office committed to protecting survivors through policy, education, and programming. This position requires the candidate to 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.

Duties may include, but not be limited to:
Assist the agencys General Counsel in legal matters on a variety of topics, including gender-based violence law and policy and grants administration, the drafting of contracts, analysis and response to legal issues and compliance.
Perform research and writing, document development and review, and staying up to date on changes to relevant laws and regulations.
Review existing and proposed regulations, rules, policies, and procedures related to the provision of services to victims of domestic and gender-based violence in order to suggest improvements or additions, including working with local stakeholders and other state agencies to have oversight over any local system and identifying any gaps or future needs.
Coordination of policy and programming in cross-agency and interdisciplinary work with all areas of law and public safety professionals, including the NYS Office of Court Administration, NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, district attorneys, civil legal services, family court, domestic and sexual violence providers, and others.
Conduct an ongoing assessment of legislation regarding gender-based violence and/or related areas.
Draft and deliver training to various audiences on legal issues impacting survivors of gender-based violence.
Assistant Counsel may handle other work as necessary, including supervision of staff.

Additional Comments NOTE:
Travel may be required (approximately 20%).
Possession and maintenance of a valid Drivers License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is an equal opportunity employer. OPDV does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling all forms of oppression, including gender based violence and racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities and survivors of gender-based violence to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agencys Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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