Location: Albany,NY, USA
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, if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications. NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Admission to the NYS bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience. 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. Assistant Attorney 1 (Grade 18): Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission Assistant Attorney 2 (Grade 20): Admission to NYS Bar Assistant Attorney 3 (Grade 22): 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience Senior Attorney (Grade 25): 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience It is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status in the future, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded 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. If you are interested in the NY-HELPS program, or this position, you may reply to this vacancy posting, or you may visit the New York State Department of Civil Service website at (copy and paste in browser) to register today, in three easy steps. Competitive Minimum Qualifications: A review of your state history is needed, if you meet any of the below Permanent Competitive qualifications. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information via email, a representative from our office will contact you via phone. Admission to the New York State Bar and current registration to practice law in New York State is necessary for continued employment. Disbarment or loss of registration shall result in termination or suspension of employment. As this position requires travel, the appointee must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position. Candidates reachable on the Civil Service Eligible list(s) will be canvassed. However, you may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications: REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS: Current New York State Department of Labor employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as a Senior Attorney. An employee with less than one year of permanent competitive service is eligible for reassignment to a different geographic location if reachable for appointment in the new location. 70.1 Transfer Qualifications: One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 25 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service. 52.6 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS: Current State employees may qualify for transfer if you have one year of permanent competitive service in a title allocated to a Grade 23 or above and your title is designated Administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. * *Transfer candidates must also possess a law degree from an accredited college or university and be able to provide evidence of current registration to practice law in New York State. *Transfer candidates qualify for one consecutive upward transfer of one M grade or two salary grades. NOTE: A comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer to Senior Attorney is available through Civil Service GOT-IT available at Note: It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your application; your application should describe in detail the kind of service and information you provide to the general public. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor. Additionally, in accordance with Civil Service Law, provisional service immediately prior to a permanent appointment to this title is now credited towards the completion of probation upon permanent appointment. Preferred Qualifications: •Strong written and verbal communication skills. •Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. •Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. •Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders. •Ability to handle multiple and shifting priorities. •Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Duties Description Standard Duties: Under the direction of an Associate Attorney, the Senior Attorney will provide legal assistance and support to Department of Labor (Department) program staff, including but not limited to staff for the Unemployment Insurance Division and the Division of Workforce and Employer Services. The Senior Attorney will be expected to provide thorough and accurate legal advice on issues impacted by both federal and state law. Specific duties may include, but will not be limited to: •Conducting legal research of statutes, decisions, opinions, and other legal sources in order to respond, both orally and in writing, to requests for legal decisions and opinions. •Reviewing and analyzing changes in laws, rules, regulations, etc., to determine the impact the change will have on Department operations and develop recommendations for how to ensure Department compliance. •Analyze and summarize cases and information pertinent to constitutional provisions, statutes, rules, regulations, policies and opinions and litigation strategies. •Provide legal advice and opinions to Department staff in connection with the activities and services provided by the Department. •Review and analyze records to ensure the Department's compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to records access, confidentiality, and personal privacy. •Review, negotiate, or prepare contracts and other Agreements between the Department of external parties. •Provide support to the New York State Attorney General's Office with litigation matters involving the Department. The Senior Attorney will also be provided with opportunities to assist in other projects and matters handled by the Office of the General Counsel. Assignments will depend on both the needs of the office and the interests of the Senior Attorney. Other projects and matters may include, but are not limited to, assisting with litigation, assisting with records management, and representing the Department in enforcement hearings. Additional Comments Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments. Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above. Additional location pay is available for the following counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC-Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam. If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-###-####, ...@ogs.ny.gov. Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: •13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year •Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage). •Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans •Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost •Membership in the NYS Employee's Retirement System •NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan •Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees) •Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses •Paid Parental Leave Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers-the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York's businesses. We empower and protect New York's workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting (up to 40%) and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce. Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Leo Trippen Telephone 518-###-#### Fax EFax: 518#######@fax.ny.gov Email Address ...@labor.ny.gov Address Street New York State Department of Labor Harriman State Campus, Building 12, Room 561 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12226 Notes on Applying All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by October 25, 2024 and submitted via email to ...@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include, Vacancy ID #169545, Assistant Attorney 1, Assistant Attorney 2, Assistant Attorney 3 or Senior Attorney - Albany in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity. New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) ###-#### and/or fax (518) ###-####.) Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) ###-#### or via email at ...@oer.ny.gov.