Senior Attorney/Assistant Attorney 1/2/3 (NY HELPS) WCB Item #2232
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Incumbent will be assigned a variety of legal tasks in the Office of General – Legal Affairs Division. The
Senior Attorney will be required to have strong research and writing skills, and a demonstrated interest in government and administrative law. The Senior Attorney will be responsible for reviewing Full Board Review applications and preparing memoranda with recommendations regarding whether the Board Panel decision under review is supported by substantial evidence. Incumbent will be required to review the Full Board Review application and the evidence in the record, articulate the issue(s) raised, ascertain, and summarize the relevant facts, perform legal research, apply the law to the facts, and draft a recommendation following a standardized format within the parameters of the Workers’ Compensation Law. Incumbent will also be assigned to respond to legal questions from stakeholders, other departments within the Board, other agencies, and the public. Other duties may include drafting policy statements, rules, and regulations; addressing Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests; reviewing case law and Board precedent to draft standardized legal text for use in Board decisions; and providing legal memoranda on a variety of issues. On occasion, the incumbent may also be involved in special legal projects on various issues concerning the application of Workers' Compensation Law, and may give presentations, Continuing Legal Education lectures, legal summaries, etc.
- $65,001 - $117,875/year
Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.
OR
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making permanent non-competitive appointments and the official probationary period will begin.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Position may be filled at the Senior Attorney level or one within the Legal Traineeship appointment levels. Appointment title will be dependent upon qualifications of candidate selected.
NON COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant Attorney 1- Starting Salary $65,001- Must be Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission
Assistant Attorney 2- Starting Salary $72,032- Admission to NYS Bar
Assistant Attorney 3- Starting Salary $79,928- 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience
Sr. Attorney- Starting Salary $93,530- 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.
55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor’s Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must meet the minimum qualifications and provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response. Candidates must meet the non-competitive minimum qualifications listed above.
TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with Section 52.6, 70.1 OR 70.4 of the Civil Service law.
70.4 transfer candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a position allocated to a SG-16 or higher and possess a bachelor’s degree and have standing on the Legal Specialties exam list.
Please Note: A hybrid telecommuting schedule can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Program
• Flexible Spending Program, which allows employees to set aside pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is an equal opportunity employer. The Board does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The Board is dedicated to eliminating injustices and ensuring diversity in our workforce so we can better serve our staff and create a space where all feel safe to be themselves. To help meet those goals, we encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. We are looking for candidates who are committed to working in and contributing to an environment that fosters a sense of belonging, as well as inclusion, and celebrates people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives.
Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and resume which lists your actual Civil Service title, salary grade and specific verifiable information as to how you meet the minimum qualifications to be eligible to apply for this position. Please send your application to HRM@WCB.ny.gov (email applications are preferred). It is important that you reference the WCB Item #2232 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. (Please do not reference the Vacancy ID No.)
