Senior Attorney/Assistant Attorney 1/2/3 (NY HELPS) WCB Item #2680 - Schenectady
2 days ago
Job description
Duties Description
Under the general direction of an Associate Attorney and/or the Supervising Attorney, the Senior Attorney will review appeals and prepare proposed decisions for the Board Panel Members to review and approve.
Reviews case files, analyzes evidence, conducts legal research and drafts Proposed Memorandum of Decision (PMODs), in response to appeals filed under the Workers' Compensation Law (WCL), Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law (VFBL), and the Volunteer Ambulance Workers' Benefit Law (VAWBL).
WCB provided research tools shall be consulted, a legal analysis shall be provided, and a recommended conclusion shall be reached.
PMODs are submitted electronically for proofing and then submitted electronically for review to the assigned Associate Attorney.Might be assigned to specified projects in accordance with the needs of the office and/or may choose to draft and present instructive presentations for CLE credit; all Senior Attorneys may attend internal CLEs presented by the Board, with supervisory approval.
Please Note:
This position requires both in-office and remote work. A hybrid telecommuting schedule can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.
OR
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.Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications
Assistant Attorney 1 – Starting salary $66,951. Law School Graduation (or other eligibility to take the NYS Bar Examination).
Assistant Attorney 2 – Starting salary $74,193. Admission to NYS Bar.
Assistant Attorney 3 – Starting salary $82,326.
One year as Assistant Attorney 2 or admission to the NYS Bar and one year of subsequent professional legal experience.
Senior Attorney – Starting salary $96,336. 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.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.
Please Note:
This position requires both in-office and remote work. A hybrid telecommuting schedule can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefits
Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
Eligibility for various life insurance options.
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Program
Flexible Spending Program, which allows employees to set aside pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position.
Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
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.
We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires a reasonable accommodation, please send a request toSimilar jobs
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