New York State Department of Health · 2 days ago
Bureau of Litigation Deputy Director (Associate Counsel)
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $146K/yr
4+ years expThe New York State Department of Health is dedicated to improving public health in New York. They are seeking a Bureau of Litigation Deputy Director (Associate Counsel) to assist in litigation matters, advise attorneys, and develop legal procedures for the Bureau.
Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist the Bureau Director in litigation matters
Handle administrative matters for the Bureau
Advise BOL attorneys on matters related to litigation
Provide litigation-specific training to BOL personnel and guidance to attorneys in the completion of their work
Develop standardized procedures for BOL staff to follow in carrying out routine legal tasks for which the Bureau is responsible
Provide legal coverage on behalf of BOL when the Bureau Director is unavailable
Review legal papers served or received and program staff’s requests for legal action to determine appropriate responsive action
Assign cases and subpoenas to attorneys for handling
Handle cases and subpoenas assigned by the Bureau Director
Prepare referral letters to the Attorney General and provide aid to the Attorney General in developing the agency’s case
Advise program staff of legal proceedings and developments in existing legal proceedings. Determine the agency’s position on issues raised. Work with DOH program staff to develop litigation strategies
Advise DOH program staff and Legal Affairs staff concerning litigation risk
Convey the agency’s position to the Attorney General’s office, advocate the agency’s position, and ensure that the agency’s position is expressed persuasively by the Attorney General’s office
Prepare indicated affidavits and other papers for use in legal proceedings
Prepare memoranda advising program staff and Legal Affairs staff of developments in legal proceedings and the ramifications of court orders and decisions
Maintain filing system, tracker system, and deadline system
Qualification
Required
Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar
must have had four years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar
Preferred
strong legal writing skills
strong oral communication skills
strong analytical skills
ability to work as a member of a team
good decision-making skills
ability to handle high-volume activities in a deadline-driven environment
ability to organize and prioritize a high volume of tasks
highly motivated individual interested in working in an active legal team environment on matters involving a wide variety of public health issues
Benefits
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
Shift & Geographic pay differentials
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
And many more...
Company
New York State Department of Health
To protect, improve and promote the health, productivity and well-being of all New Yorkers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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