Job Description

This position is assigned to OCA Counsel’s Office, but the selected candidate will primarily provide legal support to the Hon. Debra J. Young, Acting Supreme Court Justice, Statewide Coordinating Judge for Problem-Solving Courts (“Statewide Coordinating Judge”), with chambers in Rensselaer County.

Key Responsibilities:

• Researching and analyzing legal issues and questions
• Reviewing and researching legislative proposals and preparing memorandums regarding same
• Keeping apprised of best practice policies and procedures regarding problem solving courts and drafting memorandums for distribution to judges and court staff
• Acting as a liaison with stakeholders on problem-solving court issues
• Assisting the Statewide Coordinating Judge with identifying, expanding and enhancing problem-solving courts and court operations
• Assisting the Statewide Coordinating Judge in reviewing and preparing legislative testimony and presentations
• Assisting with identifying areas of statewide training and preparing and/or presenting at such trainings
• Accompanying the Statewide Coordinating Judge on problem-solving court site visits.

Qualifications:

Admission to the New York State Bar; and five years of legal experience. Candidates with problem-solving court experience are encouraged to apply.

Location:

RENSSELAER COUNTY COURTHOUSE

80 SECOND STREET, TROY, NY 12180

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

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