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Assistant Attorney 1/ Assistant Attorney 2/ Assistant Attorney 3 / Senior Attorney (NY HELPS)

State of New York
Location
Melville, NY
Compensation
$74,114 - $131,025 / year

How to apply

Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.

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Job description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Review e-mail, mail and answer calls from plaintiff's counsel, insurance agencies, safety

groups, NYSIF employees and other stakeholders regarding new or pending third party actions.

  • Assert and calculate liens and issue written consent pursuant to Work Compensation Law (WCL) section 29 for settlement.
  • Review legal matters and calculate appropriate lien totals considering disbursement, Burns payments and holidays from payments.
  • Negotiate settlement of liens in NYSIF's best interest.
  • Follow up with plaintiff's counsel for lien reimbursement to the fullest extent allowed by

law and to the benefit of NYSIF. Upon receipt of funds, the Attorney will advise cash management of appropriate crediting to the file. If lien is not paid, pursue lien recovery by filing and litigating collection action.

  • Update Claims Center, FileMaker Pro and other databases as needed.
  • Respond to internal and external e-mails regarding the status of third-party matters.
  • Where necessary, draft motion, briefs, memorandum of law and appear in Court to defend the carrier's position relative to its lien; share of Attorney's fees and right to credit.
  • Respond to inquiries from claims staff on third party status, application of third-party

credit and section 32 approvals and consult with legal appeals team to assist in defending NYSIF’s third party positions at the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) and state courts.

  • Serve as a mentor to NYSIF staff including legal assistants and legal support staff.

Minimum Qualifications

For appointment via NY HELPS:

  • To Assistant Attorney 1 (Grade 18): Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission*
  • To Assistant Attorney 2 (Grade 20): Admission to NYS Bar
  • To Assistant Attorney 3 (Grade 22): Admission to the NYS Bar** and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience
  • To Senior Attorney (Grade 25): Admission to the NYS Bar** and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience

For Competitive appointment:

  • To Senior Attorney (Grade 25):

o 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3; OR

o One year of permanent, competitive class service as a Senior Attorney; OR

o One year of permanent, competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. 52.6 transfers may be considered only if you have passed the NYS Bar exam

  • If you are appointed as an Assistant Attorney 1, you will be automatically advanced to Assistant Attorney 2 upon admission to the New York State Bar. If you are not admitted to the New York State Bar within two years of appointment, your appointment will be terminated.

** 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.

Reinstatement: Candidates who have held Senior Attorney title, or a transferable title, may be eligible for consideration for reinstatement.

Please be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.

Nysif

is not currently enrolled in eVerify, which is a requirement for certain types of employment verifications.

About employer

New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.

Employment type
Full-time
Date posted
Oct 02, 2026
8 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747

How to apply

Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.

Need a resume for this application?

Tailor your resume for this job

Job description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Review e-mail, mail and answer calls from plaintiff's counsel, insurance agencies, safety

groups, NYSIF employees and other stakeholders regarding new or pending third party actions.

  • Assert and calculate liens and issue written consent pursuant to Work Compensation Law (WCL) section 29 for settlement.
  • Review legal matters and calculate appropriate lien totals considering disbursement, Burns payments and holidays from payments.
  • Negotiate settlement of liens in NYSIF's best interest.
  • Follow up with plaintiff's counsel for lien reimbursement to the fullest extent allowed by

law and to the benefit of NYSIF. Upon receipt of funds, the Attorney will advise cash management of appropriate crediting to the file. If lien is not paid, pursue lien recovery by filing and litigating collection action.

  • Update Claims Center, FileMaker Pro and other databases as needed.
  • Respond to internal and external e-mails regarding the status of third-party matters.
  • Where necessary, draft motion, briefs, memorandum of law and appear in Court to defend the carrier's position relative to its lien; share of Attorney's fees and right to credit.
  • Respond to inquiries from claims staff on third party status, application of third-party

credit and section 32 approvals and consult with legal appeals team to assist in defending NYSIF’s third party positions at the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) and state courts.

  • Serve as a mentor to NYSIF staff including legal assistants and legal support staff.

Minimum Qualifications

For appointment via NY HELPS:

  • To Assistant Attorney 1 (Grade 18): Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission*
  • To Assistant Attorney 2 (Grade 20): Admission to NYS Bar
  • To Assistant Attorney 3 (Grade 22): Admission to the NYS Bar** and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience
  • To Senior Attorney (Grade 25): Admission to the NYS Bar** and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience

For Competitive appointment:

  • To Senior Attorney (Grade 25):

o 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3; OR

o One year of permanent, competitive class service as a Senior Attorney; OR

o One year of permanent, competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. 52.6 transfers may be considered only if you have passed the NYS Bar exam

  • If you are appointed as an Assistant Attorney 1, you will be automatically advanced to Assistant Attorney 2 upon admission to the New York State Bar. If you are not admitted to the New York State Bar within two years of appointment, your appointment will be terminated.

** 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.

Reinstatement: Candidates who have held Senior Attorney title, or a transferable title, may be eligible for consideration for reinstatement.

Please be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.

Nysif

is not currently enrolled in eVerify, which is a requirement for certain types of employment verifications.

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination.

About employer

New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.