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New York State Unified Court System · 1 day ago

Special Counsel

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$130K/yr - $135K/yr

2+ years exp

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking an Assistant Deputy Counsel in the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission. This role involves assisting in research, drafting, and implementing initiatives that promote racial and ethnic fairness and improve access to justice within the court system.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal

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Responsibilities

Conducts detailed legal and policy research and prepares written analyses on issues involving access to justice, diversity, inclusion, and court system improvement

Drafts clear, concise, and well-organized reports, memoranda, correspondence, and other publications on behalf of the Commission

Synthesizes data and stakeholder feedback into research-based policy recommendations and Commission reports

Assists in supervising the work of counsels, analysts, interns, and other Commission staff, ensuring quality and consistency of deliverables

Collaborates with court leadership, judges, and external partners to identify and address barriers to equity and inclusion within the court system

Applies knowledge of laws and rules governing civil, criminal, and appellate practice, the New York State and Federal Constitutions, administrative law, and legal terminology and procedure

Assists with drafting legislative proposals

Organizes and presents legal and factual data in clear, logical, and persuasive formats

Assists in the planning, coordination, and implementation of Commission programs, town halls, and professional development academies

Engages with bar associations, community organizations, and court stakeholders, to advance Commission initiatives

Supervises and coordinates the activities of interns and staff as assigned

Contributes to the development of pipeline and mentorship programs introducing students to careers in the law and the courts

Works collaboratively to ensure the successful execution of Commission programs and research projects

Qualification

Legal researchPolicy analysisDrafting reportsSupervisionLawsCollaborationCommunicationPresentation skills

Required

Admission to the New York State Bar

Two years of service in the Associate Counsel title

Equivalent legal experience

Company

New York State Unified Court System

New York State Unified Court System is a government administration that provides justice services.

Founded in 1691

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.nycourts.gov

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