Career Opportunities

ASSOCIATE COUNSEL

OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION

DIVISION OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

NEW YORK, NY or CASTLETON-ON-HUDSON, NY

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UCS-23 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

ANNOUNCEMENT 

STATE OF NEW YORK 

UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM 

PLEASE POST 

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 14135

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CANDIDATES WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO POSITION #1471 NEED NOT REAPPLY AND WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. 

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POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE COUNSEL                                                   JG: 28 

LOCATION:  OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION 

DIVISION OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION 

NEW YORK, NY or CASTLETON-ON-HUDSON, NY 

BASE SALARY: $107,629 + $4,775 LOCATION PAY (NYC ONLY) 

CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE/CONFIDENTIAL 

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; and One year of service in the Senior Counsel title; or Three years relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months pre-admission experience

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Associate Counsel research, prepare and analyze complex legal questions and issues concerning proposed administrative rules, legislation, and litigation. They advise judges and non-judicial personnel on the implications of procedures and programs, and perform other related duties. Associate Counsel also assist the Assistant Deputy Counsel in specialized areas of the law which relate to the development and implementation of court policies and the administration of the unified court system. 

ASSIGNMENT: This position will be assigned to the Fee Dispute Resolution Program, Programs and Development Unit and will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the statewide Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program (FDRP) pursuant to Part 137 of the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge. Each year, the FDRP provides approximately 500-1,000 arbitrations in attorney-client fee disputes prior to the matter being filed in court. Duties include but are not limited to: serving as counsel to and liaising with the Part 137 Administrative Board; overseeing the development and implementation of polices, standards, and procedures for monitoring FDRP contract budgets; providing technical assistance to Part 137 provider Bar Associations and Judicial District staff; collaborating with the ADR Division Training Coordinator to support Part 137 volunteer ADR training; partnering with ADR Division data staff to prepare, distribute, and analyze case data; preparing reports as required by Part 137 and the administrative board; leading trainings and outreach presentations; developing best practices for and supporting the Part 28 arbitration program, the summary jury and judge trials program, and other ADR initiatives, as well as researching and drafting legal guidance related to ADR topics. The ideal candidate will be trained and experienced with arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution, have ADR program design experience, legal research, and writing experience. Excellent writing and communication skills are required. Travel is required for this position. 

GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System. All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency within the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 1 . 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 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 adrdivisionpostings@nycourts.gov or mail to: 

Lisa Courtney 

Director, Division of ADR 

NYS Office of Court Administration 

25 Beaver Street Room 845 

New York, NY 10004 

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM 

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POSTING DATE: October 9, 2024                                                               APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: November 6, 2024 

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The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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Associate Director of Training and Education

Office of the Provost

Columbia University • New York, NY

•  545100
•  Morningside
•  Office of the Provost
•  Full Time
•  Opening on: Jul 22 2024
•  Grade 13
• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $115,000-$130,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Columbia University recently combined its Title IX, Gender-Based Misconduct, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EOAA), and Office of the Protection of Minors teams into one centralized office. These offices are supervised by the Vice Provost for EOAA.

Through the applicable policies and procedures for faculty, staff and students, the University provides the means to address discrimination, harassment, sexual and related misconduct, including gender-based harassment, sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, stalking and sexual exploitation. These offices are responsible for ensuring compliance under these policies and with federal, state and local laws regarding Title VI, Title VII and Title IX.

Reporting to the Director of Training and Education, the Associate Director of Training and Education develops and administers policy compliance and prevention training for students, faculty, staff, administrators and other relevant audiences on protected class discrimination and harassment, retaliation, sex-based harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking, domestic and dating violence, equal opportunity and affirmative action policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state and local laws, with a particular focus on protected class discrimination and harassment.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a Title VI subject-matter expert within the Office’s Training and Education function.
• Perform legal research and provide recommendations based on the legal principles involved.
• Communicate and clarify policies and procedures to a broad range of University constituents, including students, faculty, staff, and administrators, with a particular emphasis on policies and procedures relating to protected classes.
• Creating new training materials and updating existing materials to ensure that they are fresh, engaging, and up to date with applicable policy and law.
• Working strategically and collaboratively with University constituents, including students, faculty, staff, and administrators to develop and administer trainings that meet the needs of those constituents, under the supervision of the Director of Training and Education.
• Working strategically and collaboratively with colleagues within the Office and the broader University community to develop and administer joint trainings where appropriate, under the supervision of the Director of Training and Education.
• Working closely with the Office’s investigators and case managers to maintain accurate and thorough files and reports using data/case management software and assess the appropriateness of different conflict resolution modalities for cases that arise.
• Contributing to the Office’s Annual Report, outlining Title VI accomplishments and goals.
• Administer the Alternative Resolution process, including conducting mediations, restorative interventions, and facilitating conversations related to protected class and/or bullying.

The types of trainings to be developed and administered by this position include, but are not limited to:

• Discrimination and Harassment training for students, faculty, staff and administrators.
• General overviews of Columbia University's applicable policies and procedures on discrimination, discriminatory harassment and Title IX misconduct.
• Individual trainings to address University policy violations.
• Other trainings to support the work of the Office assigned (e.g., Title IX training, investigations training).

Engage and support University constituents around the Office’s work and mission. This includes:

• Providing compliance support through education, resources, outreach, and assistance to the Columbia community.
• Creating and updating informational materials such as webpages, fact sheets, informational flyers, and newsletters to complement training and compliance efforts and to keep the campus community informed of the Office’s policies and procedures.
• Identifying and developing initiatives in collaboration with the Director of Training and Education to address specific areas of the Office’s compliance, including policies and procedures on discrimination and harassment, with a particular focus on protected class discrimination and harassment.
• Creating enhanced awareness of regulatory requirements and ensuring adequate training resources are available to comply with the requirements.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• JD required. Minimum of three to five years of relevant experience. 
• Ability to work with confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.
• Must be self-directed with effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and respond to requests in a timely and knowledgeable manner.
• Requires the flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are critical.
• Proven experience in working collaboratively and effectively with varied constituencies.
• Demonstrated skill in tracking and maintaining data and developing reports, including a strong working knowledge of tools for managing and presenting data.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Google’s G Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and Gmail). 

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to conduct legal research and writing; demonstrated knowledge of Title VI; experience providing trainings and/or presentations to faculty and staff; knowledge of and interest in facilitating community building and conflict resolution practices, such as mediation, restorative circles, restorative conferences, and intergroup dialogue.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and non-discrimination.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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Restorative Practices Coordinator

Mediation Matters • Albany, NY

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Job description

The Restorative Practices Coordinator, under the supervision of the Mediation Matters Director of Restorative Programs, will be responsible for helping to coordinate the Mediation Matters Conflict Resolution Program primarily at multiple schools within the region and also with some community members.

Primary Responsibilities:

• After Training, Mediate and Assist with Keeping Restorative Processes
• Facilitating Restorative Justice/ Conflict Resolution Trainings for school Community (students, families, and school staff)
• Relationship building with school and general community
• Conduct outreach and facilitate workshops
• Coordinating conflict resolution cases/ entering cases into the database
• Support school community in their implementation of Restorative Justice
• Host student groups within the school
• Travel through-out the six-county region of Mediation Matters
• May have to work from a virtual platform
• Work closely in collaboration with the leadership and restorative team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working with youth,
• knowledge of trauma informed practices,
• training in conflict resolution skills (recommended),
• experience with restorative practices (recommended),
• good written and oral communication skills,
• sense of humor, creativity and flexibility,
• computer literacy
• Experience working with a diverse demographic of people.
• Reliable transportation will be needed.

This is a full-time position; occasional evening and weekend hours with advanced notice. The position will largely be based in schools and offices in and around Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady Counties.

Candidates must have the ability to travel throughout the region and occasionally beyond.

The position will remain open until filled. Click here for Position Announcement.

To apply, please email a letter of interest outlining applicable skills, resume, and three references to the person listed below. Include in your subject line: “Application-(last name)”

Monique Wade, Director Restorative Programs

mwade@mediationmatters.org

Mediation Matters

10 N. Russell Road, 2nd Floor

Albany, NY 12206

Salary: $45,200

Mediation Matters, Inc. was founded in 1979 as a non-profit, community-based organization to provide the skills and processes that help people handle conflict in a constructive way. The Center specializes in providing mediation, restorative, and conflict resolution skills, training and consulting. Offices are located in Albany, Saratoga Springs, and Schenectady.

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Mediation Program Coordinator

New Justice Conflict Resolution Services, Inc. • Syracuse, NY

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Job description

Develop and deliver Case Management and Mediation services in Onondaga County for a wide range of disputes with an emphasis on helping families with custodial and parenting arrangements for Family Court. Office hours in the Onondaga County Family Court Monday through Friday.

Other duties as required and requested include mentoring volunteers in mediation skills.

Reliable transportation essential. Advanced degree and experience with Mediation is highly desirable and 2 years Human Service experience is a minimum requirement.

No unscheduled calls or visits. Candidates who do so will be rejected.

Position Type: Full-time

Pay: From $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 hours per week

Schedule:

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Syracuse, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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