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Agency Indigent Legal Services, Office of Title Associate Counsel (Senior Appellate Attorney) Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $101403 to $115000 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Pending Exempt Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address Alfred E Smith State Office Building 20 S. Swan St. City Albany State NY Zip Code 12224 Minimum Qualifications The candidate should possess a Juris Doctor degree; admission to, or willingness to seek admission to, the New York State Bar; and four years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.The ideal candidate will have 10 or more years’ experience in criminal defense appellate and post-conviction practice; a commitment to improving mandated representation statewide; and a collegial and collaborative approach to project management. Experience in appellate representation in Family Court matters is also desirable. Duties Description The New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services (ILS) seeks an attorney to fill the newly created position of Senior Appellate Attorney. This attorney will collaborate closely with the ILS Director of Quality Enhancement for Appellate and Post-Conviction Representation in launching, promoting, and running an ILS Statewide Appellate Center in Albany, New York. The Center will help fulfill the agency’s statutory mission to “make efforts to improve the quality of services provided pursuant to article 18-B of the county law” and its vision for an innovative appellate resource office for attorneys providing mandated criminal defense statewide.The Director and Senior Appellate Attorney will work as a team with four other attorneys to be hired in creating statewide initiatives, developing training webinars, and providing individual consultation services to improve mandated criminal defense appellate representation, including for direct appeals and CPL 440.10 motions and other post-conviction matters. In addition, Center attorneys will provide litigation support to attorneys handling plea proceedings, criminal trials, and sentencing proceedings to help protect the appellate rights of criminal defendants. Additional Comments Please note, this position is temporary pending approval from the Civil Service Commission for permanent appointment.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: ILS employees are eligible to apply to telecommute part-time and/or adjust work hours in accordance with ILS’ policies, subject to supervisor approval.NOTE ON COVID-19 VACCINATION/WEEKLY TESTING: All State employees in Executive controlled agencies who are not subject to a mandatory vaccination requirement shall be tested for COVID-19 weekly unless they are fully vaccinated. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Human Resources/KP Telephone 5184735282 Fax 518-486-1631 Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov Address Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM 31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza City Albany State NY Zip Code 12242 Notes on Applying Please submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.
