Assistant Deputy Counsel

Admission to the New York State Bar; and Two years of service in the Associate Counsel title; or minimum of five years of legal experience. Candidates with substantial criminal law experience are encouraged to apply.

Duties Description

This position is assigned to A Government Entity Counsel's Office. Primarily, this individual will collaborate with the First Deputy Counsel to liaise with and provide legal guidance and support to the A Government Entity Divisions of Court Research and Technology in order to implement various criminal justice reform measures including Clean Slate (Chapter 631 of the Laws of 2023). This position will also work with the First Deputy Counsel to provide analysis and advice to other Unified Court System personnel and administrators on criminal law and procedure; conduct criminal, legal, and policy research; and help with the implementation of criminal law proposals and reforms generally. Candidates will be expected to have extensive knowledge of the New York State Penal and Criminal Procedure Laws and a familiarity with the legislative process and an interest in intergovernmental relations. Applicants with experience practicing in the New York State criminal trial or appellate courts are also encouraged to apply.