Analyst Series (Plain Language Coordinator)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and implementing plain language initiatives across forms, reference materials, and web content.
• Advocate for plain language changes and act as a liaison with courts, advisory committees, OCA Divisions, and outside entities regarding plain language usage.
• Write how-to guides, create court forms, and edit existing forms to prepare them for translation.
• Develop and implement a train-the-trainer program and create training and plain language materials for website content developers and graphic designers.
• Create and publish Plain Language Style Guides.
• Recruit and maintain volunteer experts to assist with plain language review and revisions.
• Communicate with Counsel’s Office on legal questions raised.
• Design, facilitate, and analyze user testing to evaluate plain language effectiveness.

Requirements

• Expertise in plain language with a proven track record in project management leading new initiatives.
• Proficiency with document creation and editing software including Microsoft Office, Foxit, and Adobe.
• Experience working on legal forms and documents is preferred.
• Some travel within NYS is required.
• Minimum qualifications include either one year in the Principal Court Analyst title or a Master’s degree in Public or Business Administration with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience working on legal forms and documents.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public or Business Administration from an accredited college or university and three years of relevant experience, or
• One year in the Principal Court Analyst title, or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary range from $89,579 to $99,306 annually, including location pay.
• Full-time, permanent employment.