Assistant Counsel, Box OP-1762/21248

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar AND have two years of relevant, post-graduate experience, including significant trial work or administrative hearing experience, demonstrating progressively responsible experience in such areas.

Duties Description The New York State Education Departments Office of the Professions is seeking candidates for an Assistant Counsel position in the Office of Professional Discipline (OPD). Under the direction of the OPD management and a supervising attorney, the incumbent will participate in the development and review of investigations into allegations of professional misconduct. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provide legal advice to OPD investigators and members of the various State boards for the professions;
Engage in settlement negotiations in professional misconduct cases;
Prepare for hearings and trying before panels of the various State boards: professional misconduct cases, moral character cases involving individuals seeking licensure, and restoration of license cases involving individuals whose licenses have been previously revoked or surrendered;
Represent OPD before the Regents Review Committee, which reviews decisions of hearing panels in professional misconduct cases;
Research and prepare well-written briefs, memoranda of law, specifications of professional misconduct, other legal pleadings, internal memoranda, and correspondence;
Ensure the effective and timely management of all caseloads; and
Interact courteously and effectively with members of the Board of Regents and the various State professional boards, other SED staff, opposing counsel, witnesses, and members of the public.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is in the exempt class and the incumbent will serve at the discretion of the Commissioner of Education. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Frequent same day and occasional overnight State-wide travel will be required (10%). Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of the Budget approval.

In addition to the listed base salary, this position receives a $3,400 Annual Downstate Adjustment.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 29, 2024 to [email protected] (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OP-1762/21248) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.

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Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.

Health Care Benefits
Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits
Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Opportunities for telecommuting.
Eligibility for various life insurance options.

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