Ricouncil94
Deputy General Counsel - RI Supreme Court
Ricouncil94, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Deputy General Counsel - RI Supreme Court page is loaded## Deputy General Counsel - RI Supreme Courtlocations:
LICHT Judicial Complextime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted 4 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date: December 31, 2025 (15 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR100387# **Department**Judiciary Department# **Division**Clerical/Administrative Support/Data Entry# **Salary**$115,284.00 - $133,863.00# **Job Profile**JC-00550900-111 - Assistant Dircetor Policy Office# **Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours**# **Opening Date**December 11, 2025# **Closing Date**December 30, 2025# **Job Requisition Number**JR100387 Deputy General Counsel - RI Supreme Court (Open)# **Pay Grade**U08839 A# **Classification**Assistant Dircetor Policy Office# **Class Definition****Position Description:**The Office of General Counsel is responsible for rendering legal advice and counsel relating to the operation and administration of the Judiciary.
The office is comprised of one General Counsel, one Deputy General Counsel, and one staff attorney.
The Deputy General Counsel provides assistance to the General Counsel as needed.
Duties include but are not limited to: drafting and reviewing contracts and purchasing documents; researching, drafting and monitoring legislation; assisting with employee relations issues, including training, labor negotiations, contract administration, grievances, arbitration and other employment law matters; providing general legal research and assistance to Supreme Court boards and committees, administrative departments, all courts within the unified judicial system, and individual justices on various projects and matters including the application of the Code of Ethics and the Code of Judicial Conduct; assisting in the development and implementation of policies and rule changes; interfacing with other State agencies and departments, outside attorneys and the Department of Attorney General regarding interagency matters and/or litigation brought by and against the Judiciary; researching requests under the Access to Public Records Act and preparing responses; advising on court data and record retention issues; and other related duties as may be assigned by the General Counsel, Administrative Office of State Courts, or their designees.**Required Qualifications for Appointment:**Law degree from an accredited law school required.
Applicant must be a member in good standing of the Rhode Island Bar for a minimum of seven (7) years; admission to the RI Federal District Court for the District of Rhode Island preferred.
Demonstrated experience in legal research and outstanding writing skills necessary.
Interviewed candidates will be required to present writing samples.
Proficiency with word processing, e-mail, and legal research required.
Experience with other computer programs and applications as well as knowledge of litigation process and judicial and state government systems preferred.
Must have demonstrated leadership skills, excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to take direction and work independently as well as part of a team.
Management or supervisory experience a plus.# **Supplemental Information**Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm# **Benefits**For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at .Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.### WELCOME TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOB OPPORTUNITIES APPLICATION WEBSITE**The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact.** #J-18808-Ljbffr
LICHT Judicial Complextime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted 4 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date: December 31, 2025 (15 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR100387# **Department**Judiciary Department# **Division**Clerical/Administrative Support/Data Entry# **Salary**$115,284.00 - $133,863.00# **Job Profile**JC-00550900-111 - Assistant Dircetor Policy Office# **Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours**# **Opening Date**December 11, 2025# **Closing Date**December 30, 2025# **Job Requisition Number**JR100387 Deputy General Counsel - RI Supreme Court (Open)# **Pay Grade**U08839 A# **Classification**Assistant Dircetor Policy Office# **Class Definition****Position Description:**The Office of General Counsel is responsible for rendering legal advice and counsel relating to the operation and administration of the Judiciary.
The office is comprised of one General Counsel, one Deputy General Counsel, and one staff attorney.
The Deputy General Counsel provides assistance to the General Counsel as needed.
Duties include but are not limited to: drafting and reviewing contracts and purchasing documents; researching, drafting and monitoring legislation; assisting with employee relations issues, including training, labor negotiations, contract administration, grievances, arbitration and other employment law matters; providing general legal research and assistance to Supreme Court boards and committees, administrative departments, all courts within the unified judicial system, and individual justices on various projects and matters including the application of the Code of Ethics and the Code of Judicial Conduct; assisting in the development and implementation of policies and rule changes; interfacing with other State agencies and departments, outside attorneys and the Department of Attorney General regarding interagency matters and/or litigation brought by and against the Judiciary; researching requests under the Access to Public Records Act and preparing responses; advising on court data and record retention issues; and other related duties as may be assigned by the General Counsel, Administrative Office of State Courts, or their designees.**Required Qualifications for Appointment:**Law degree from an accredited law school required.
Applicant must be a member in good standing of the Rhode Island Bar for a minimum of seven (7) years; admission to the RI Federal District Court for the District of Rhode Island preferred.
Demonstrated experience in legal research and outstanding writing skills necessary.
Interviewed candidates will be required to present writing samples.
Proficiency with word processing, e-mail, and legal research required.
Experience with other computer programs and applications as well as knowledge of litigation process and judicial and state government systems preferred.
Must have demonstrated leadership skills, excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to take direction and work independently as well as part of a team.
Management or supervisory experience a plus.# **Supplemental Information**Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm# **Benefits**For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at .Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.### WELCOME TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOB OPPORTUNITIES APPLICATION WEBSITE**The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact.** #J-18808-Ljbffr