Deputy Executive Director, Board of Law Examiners

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking a Deputy Executive Director, Board of Law Examiners in Albany County. Under the direction of the Executive Director, Board of Law Examiners, the Deputy Executive Director, Board of Law Examiners is responsible for overseeing administrative operations related to the conduct of the New York State Bar examination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serving as a liaison with legal experts to stay informed about current trends in bar examining.
• Researching and analyzing relevant information and presenting findings, conclusions, and recommendations in written reports.
• Assisting with the hiring, training, and supervision of staff involved in administering the bar examination.
• Recommending policy and procedural updates to improve existing practices.
• Responding to inquiries from stakeholders.
• Assisting in securing testing facilities and coordinating proctors.
• Supporting oversight of the New York State–specific component of the examination.
• Producing and analyzing candidate and examination data.
• Reviewing applications for qualification requirements.
• Assisting in overseeing review of applications for non-standard testing accommodations.
• Assisting with administrative proceedings and litigation matters.
• Managing a grading team for each administration of the bar examination.
• Travel is required.

Qualifications: Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of legal experience; or Master's degree in Public or Business Administration from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of relevant experience; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Base Salary: $150,000 - $165,000

Please view the full employment announcement at: 40155.pdf