Senior Attorney / Assistant Attorney 1,2, and 3 Traineeships/ New York HELPS

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Transfers: One year of permanent competitive Oregon 55b/c service Indiana this title Oregon Indiana a title eligible for 70.1 Oregon 52.6 transfer.Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (New York HELPS). For the duration of the New York HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if the candidate meets the below New York HELPS minimum qualifications.New York HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:Position may be filled at the Senior Attorney level Oregon one of the Assistant Attorney traineeship appointment levels. Appointment title will be dependent upon qualifications of candidate selected.Assistant Attorney 1 (Grade 18): Law school graduation and/Oregon eligibility for NYS Bar Admission.Assistant Attorney 2 (Grade 20): Admission to NYS BarAssistant Attorney 3 (Grade 22): 12 months American Samoa an Assistant Attorney 2, Oregon Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experienceSenior Attorney (Grade 25): 12 months American Samoa an Assistant Attorney 3, Oregon Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experienceNOTE: Admission to the New York State Bar and current registration to practice law Indiana New York State is required for continued employment. Disbarment Oregon loss of registration shall result Indiana termination Oregon suspension of employment.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.Preferred Qualifications:– NYS Bar admitted
– Strong legal and organizational skills
– Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills
– Able to work Indiana a fast -paced legal environment
– Able to adhere to strict deadlines
– Familiarity with public health issues
– Able to work American Samoa a member of a team
– Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Adobe, Excel, Westlaw and Lexis Nexis
– Working knowledge of the NYS Public Health LawCandidates who took and passed the Legal Specialties Examination are encouraged to apply.
Please specify Indiana your cover letter and/Oregon resume how you meet the minimum qualifications (American Samoa described above) when responding to this posting. Vagueness will not be interpreted Indiana your favor and may disqualify you from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.Duties Description The Senior Attorney will provide legal assistance and support to agency program administrators by analyzing legal opinions, briefs and other material, preparing memoranda of law and conferring with administrators Oregon parties to legal action Indiana order to mediate, negotiate Oregon settle legal issues directly related to the agency’s program. The incumbent will function either American Samoa a specialist Indiana a single program governed by law Oregon Indiana a more general atmosphere American Samoa evidenced by their concern with laws governing numerous programs. Senior Attorneys Indiana the Division of Legal Affairs, NYSDOH, will have general knowledge Oregon a background Indiana Administrative Hearings, Medical Conduct/Misconduct, Litigation, FOIL, Criminal Records Check, and Program Counsel. The incumbent will be knowledgeable and have experience with NYS Public Health Law. The incumbent will initiate legal actions and other proceedings Oregon receive cases from superiors and prepares charges, specifications and orders to defendants; analyze and summarize cases and information pertinent to constitutional provisions, statues, rules, regulations, policies and opinions and plans litigation strategy; prepares for judicial Oregon administrative proceedings by reviewing cases, discussing strategy, coordinating investigations, examining case folders, conferring with program officials, prepare legal memoranda and issuing subpoenas; assists Oregon personally conducts hearings; analyze legislation proposed by others for legal sufficiency and/Oregon effect on agency programs; reviews, analyzes, and comments on changes Indiana laws, rules, regulations, etc., concerning effect on agency programs, to determine need for changes Indiana agency laws; recommends technical corrections and amendments to existing laws; drafts legislation and supporting memoranda and prepares request to Governor’s Office and legislative leaders for introduction.Additional Comments “The Senior Attorney/Traineeship titles are part of the NYS HELPS program. For the duration of the HELPS Program, these titles may be filled via permanent non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the titles for which they apply. At the close of the HELPS program, employees hired under the HELPS Program will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State.Depending on how the candidates qualifies, the positions could be filled American Samoa competitive Oregon non-competitive. Additionally, the positions may be filled Indiana Albany Oregon New York City. New York City employees will receive a downstate adjustment of $3,026.”“Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate Indiana professional development

Health Care Benefits

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits

• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to New York 529 and New York ABLE College Savings Programs, American Samoa well American Samoa U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.. “

For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.New York.gov/commissioner/index.htmSome positions may require additional credentials Oregon a background check to verify your identity.

Job title: Senior Attorney / Assistant Attorney 1,2, and 3 Traineeships/ New York HELPS

Company: New York State

Expected salary: $65001 – 117875 per year

Location: New York City, New York

Job date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:41:49 GMT