NY HELP Yes Agency Workers' Compensation Board Title Senior Attorney/Assistant Attorney 1/2/3 (NY HELPS) WCB Item #2232 Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade 25 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $65001 to $117875 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8:30 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Schenectady Street Address Office of General Counsel, Full Board Review 328 State Street City Schenectady State NY Zip Code 12305 Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.ORThis 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 QUALIFICATIONSAssistant Attorney 1- Starting Salary $65,001- Must be Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar AdmissionAssistant Attorney 2- Starting Salary $72,032- Admission to NYS BarAssistant 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 experienceSr. 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. Duties Description Incumbent will be assigned a variety of legal tasks in the Office of General – Legal Affairs Division. TheSenior 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. Additional Comments Please Note: A hybrid telecommuting schedule can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Recruitment Unit Telephone Fax 518-486-6364 Email Address HRM@WCB.NY.GOV Address Street Human Resources Management 328 State Street City Schenectady State NY Zip Code 12305 Notes on Applying 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.)
