Associate Attorney-9201

NY HELP No Agency Information Technology Services, Office of Title Associate Attorney-9201 Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade 663 Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $115283 to $145682 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? Yes Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address Empire State Plaza Swan Street Building, Core 4, Flr 2 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12220 Duties Description The Associate Counsel, under the general direction of the Supervising Attorney, will provide ITS, including its program areas, project teams, portfolios and executive management, with legal and policy-related advice, support, and guidance on IT-related initiatives, projects, operations and administration. The Associate Counsel will take part in ensuring that ITS is compliant with the laws, rules, and regulations that impact the agencyu2019s administration and operations. Duties include but are not limited to:u2022Managing the Adversarial Matters Teamsu2019 response to subpoenas for Department of State Incorporation Recordsu2022Support the Office of Labor Relations by providing advice and guidance on compliance and enforcement issues impacting employment, including, but not limited to, Taylor Law, Human Rights Law, ADA, FMLA and employee rights and responsibilities.u2022Represent the agency in administrative adversarial matters, including interviewing and preparing witnesses, presenting evidence and drafting necessary briefs and motions. u2022Support Human Resources by providing advice and guidance on legal matters affecting employment, including reviewing, drafting, editing and advising on policies. u2022Assist with the management of the agencyu2019s litigation portfolio, including preparation of periodic status reports, managing relationship with the Office of the Attorney General, and supporting litigation needs of partner agencies. u2022Research, interpret, draft advisory memoranda and provide compliance advice and guidance on legal and policy issues.u2022Other tasks as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State bar and four years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.Preferred Qualifications:-At least four years of litigation experience, at least one of which has been in a supervisory role-Must be highly proficient with document reviews, productions, ESI, and trial preparation, including at least two years of experience using an eDiscovery software solution such as Relativity, LAW, Concordance, Summation, Catalyst or similar-Excellent written and verbal communication skills-Outstanding time management skills and ability to prioritize shifting responsibilities-Critical thinking skills and the ability to retain complex work directions-Experience in public-sector labor relations, including but not limited to disciplinary arbitrations, contact grievances, contract negotiation, and the NYS Taylor Law-Experience with employment discrimination law and proceedings, including but not limited to administrative proceedings before the US EEOC and NYS Division of Human Rights; and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the NYS Human Rights LawPreferred Experience:-One year of experience using Office 365 including MS Teams and other applications-One year of experience the Microsoft eDiscovery Center or Security and Compliance Center Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.Some positions may require fingerprinting.Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:Holiday & Paid Time Offu2022 Thirteen (13) paid holidays annuallyu2022 Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annuallyu2022 Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annuallyu2022 Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.u2022 Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional developmentHealth Care Benefitsu2022 Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programsu2022 Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional Benefitsu2022 New York State Employeesu2019 Retirement System (ERS) Membershipu2022 NYS Deferred Compensationu2022 Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bondsu2022 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)u2022 And many more.The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name ITS Human Resources Telephone 518-473-0398 Fax 518-402-4924 Email Address Address Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services Swan Street Building, Core 4, Flr 1 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12220 Notes on Applying To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Ensure that you include the vacancy ID in the subject of your email for prompt routing. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.

Created: 2026-02-03