Duties Description Executive Director, UCS Advisory Groups, is responsible for coordinating and assisting with implementing the work of advisory commissions, committees, task forces, and other groups throughout the Unified Court System. The Unified Court System's Advisory Groups provide input and guidance to judicial leadership and the Office of Court Administration on critical issues impacting the administration of justice in New York State courts. The Executive Director works with Advisory Group leadership, and with other Counsel's Office attorneys assigned to specific Advisory Groups, to recommend relevant legislative, administrative and other reforms; leads the drafting of reports; and performs other related duties that enhance the operations of various Advisory Groups.
ASSIGNMENT: The Permanent Commission on Access to Justice mission is to expand access to civil legal services and improve access to justice generally. This position will assist a variety of Advisory Groups throughout the UCS and act as the Executive Director to the Permanent Commission on Access to Justice.
Duties include, but are not limited to: consulting with and advising UCS Advisory Groups on laws, proposed legislation, practices, and policies impacting their mandate; acting as a liaison with advisory group Chairs and members, volunteers, community groups, public and private agencies, and the legal community; providing assistance through organizing and prioritizing action plans to address goals and initiatives; providing assistance with the drafting of proposals for legislative revisions, new court rules, administrative directives and other changes recommended by the Advisory Groups; assisting with formulating and implementing goals and objectives; assisting in the planning, coordination, and facilitation of outreach and awareness events; researching legal and other information and assisting Advisory Groups in the formulation of proposed policies and procedures; conducting studies and preparing reports; and organizing Advisory Group meetings, including assisting with drafting agendas, providing background material, inviting guests and taking minutes and notes. Travel is required.
Candidates should be able to work independently within the parameters set by the Chair(s) and to coalesce with other UCS and external groups to advance access to justice initiatives. Candidates must have ability to identify emerging issues and make recommendations to the Chair(s) for response. Some travel is required.
LOCATION: OCA - EXECUTIVE DIRECTION - NEW YORK, NY
BASE SALARY $130,061 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY
Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar; and five (5) years of legal or administrative experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of relevant experience; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Justin Barry
Telephone
Fax
Email Address
[email protected] AddressStreet 25 Beaver street
City New York
State NY
Zip Code 10004
Notes on Applying All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a cover letter and resume by email to
[email protected] or by mail to:
JUSTIN BARRY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION
25 BEAVER STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10004
