<p>Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 04/23/25</p> <p>Applications Due05/20/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID186281</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPNo</p> <p>AgencyGeneral Services, Office of</p> <p>TitleAssistant Counsel</p> <p>Occupational CategoryLegal</p> <p>Salary Grade25</p> <p>Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $90931 to $114940 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 9 AM</p> <p>To 5 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? No</p> <p>County Albany</p> <p>Street Address Empire State Plaza</p> <p>Corning Tower</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12242</p> <p>Duties Description The NYS Center for Recruitment & Public Service is seeking an Assistant Appointments Counsel in Albany, NY. The Assistant Appointments Counsel will report to the Appointments Counsel and will support all of the office's background check processes for appointees to NYS job and board positions. Specifically, the selected candidate will:</p> <ul> <li>Review appointees' background check files for potential issues and conflicts of interest; </li><li>Follow up with candidates and agencies to resolve issues and answer questions about the appointments paperwork; </li><li>Review and approve preliminary background materials (PBMs) for job candidates; </li><li>Work with the Governor's Counsel's Office to resolve background check issues; </li><li>Work with agency Counsel offices to implement recusals for appointees as necessary; </li><li>Track the status of appointee paperwork, issues, and recusals; </li><li>Determine candidates' eligibility for appointment to New York State boards and commissions; </li><li>Read and interpret statute to determine eligibility requirements; </li><li>Support the Center's team on preparing candidates for Senate confirmation; </li><li>Other duties as assigned by the Appointments Counsel. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years of legal experience. In addition, applicants must have demonstrated skills in legal research, analysis and writing, and strong organizational skills. Prior experience in New York State Government is preferred but not required. JD required.</p> <p>Additional Comments Applicants must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York State and be admitted to practice law in New York State. Experience in a District Attorney's Office and/or with criminal investigations would be helpful but is not required.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Leah Primeau</p> <p>Telephone</p> <p>Fax</p> <p>Email Address leah.primeau@ogs.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street Empire State Plaza</p> <p>Corning Tower</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12242</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter.</p>