Assistant Attorney 1 (NY HELPS)
Responsibilities
- Review the merits of appeal requests by analysis of documents in the Workers’ Compensation Board’s (WCB) eCase and internal NYSIF databases; review of the WCB's digital audio recordings of hearings and depositions; research of applicable law; and review of case documents
- Review documents used in NYSIF contracting and procurement of services and commodities that support the agency's business and its procedural objectives, including RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and the development, editing, and negotiation of contracts and agency agreements
- Conduct legal research and draft WCB appeals, rebuttals, Appellate Division appellate briefs, and responses as needed
Minimum Qualifications
For appointment via NY HELPS to Assistant Attorney 1: Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission. Candidates appointed to the Assistant Attorney 1 level will be automatically advanced to Assistant Attorney 2 upon admission to the New York State Bar. If not admitted to the New York State Bar within two years of appointment, the appointment will be terminated.
For competitive appointment transfer: Current New York State employee with one year of permanent competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of Civil Service Law. Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade. Eligible titles include, but are not limited to, Legal Assistant 2.
Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) before applying.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Future career growth potential
- Open and supportive team-based environment
- Plentiful vacation, personal, and sick time off
- Paid state and federal holidays
- Affordable health insurance plans
- Dental and vision benefits provided at no additional cost
- Retirement options
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Possibility of telecommuting, flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules (AWS)