Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
Under the direction of an Associate Attorney, the Senior Attorney reviews case files, analyzes evidence, conducts legal research and drafts Proposed Memorandums of Decision (PMOD's), in response to appeals filed under the Workers' Compensation Law, Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law, and the Volunteer Ambulance Workers' Benefit Law. The Senior Attorney prepares PMOD's in accordance with current case law and WCB policies and procedures. The Senior Attorney reviews, addresses and resolves relevant issues and the contentions of the parties. The Senior Attorney consults legal research tools, provides legal analysis, and reaches a recommended conclusion. PMOD's are submitted electronically for proof-reading and then for review by the designated Associate Attorney. Senior Attorneys may be assigned to special projects in accordance with the needs of the office and/or may draft and present instructive presentations for CLE credit; all Senior Attorneys may attend internal CLE's presented by the Board, with supervisory approval.
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.
Assistant Attorney 1 – Starting salary $74,114. Law School Graduation (or other eligibility to take the NYS Bar Examination).
Assistant Attorney 2 – Starting salary $81,682. Admission to NYS Bar.
Assistant Attorney 3 – Starting salary $90,181. One year as Assistant Attorney 2 or admission to the NYS Bar and one year of subsequent professional legal experience.
Senior Attorney – Starting salary $104,821. Admission to the NYS bar and two years of post-licensure professional 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.
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.
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.
Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
Under the direction of an Associate Attorney, the Senior Attorney reviews case files, analyzes evidence, conducts legal research and drafts Proposed Memorandums of Decision (PMOD's), in response to appeals filed under the Workers' Compensation Law, Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law, and the Volunteer Ambulance Workers' Benefit Law. The Senior Attorney prepares PMOD's in accordance with current case law and WCB policies and procedures. The Senior Attorney reviews, addresses and resolves relevant issues and the contentions of the parties. The Senior Attorney consults legal research tools, provides legal analysis, and reaches a recommended conclusion. PMOD's are submitted electronically for proof-reading and then for review by the designated Associate Attorney. Senior Attorneys may be assigned to special projects in accordance with the needs of the office and/or may draft and present instructive presentations for CLE credit; all Senior Attorneys may attend internal CLE's presented by the Board, with supervisory approval.
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.
Assistant Attorney 1 – Starting salary $74,114. Law School Graduation (or other eligibility to take the NYS Bar Examination).
Assistant Attorney 2 – Starting salary $81,682. Admission to NYS Bar.
Assistant Attorney 3 – Starting salary $90,181. One year as Assistant Attorney 2 or admission to the NYS Bar and one year of subsequent professional legal experience.
Senior Attorney – Starting salary $104,821. Admission to the NYS bar and two years of post-licensure professional 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.
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.
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.