Senior Attorney/Assistant Attorney 1/2/3 - Buffalo (NY HELPS)
New York State Department of Labor · Buffalo, NY · 4 wk ago
HybridLegalFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with headings for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions, EEO, legal, etc.
We need to parse the description.
Key sections:
- Duties: description of duties under direction of Associate Attorney: conducting pre-hearing conferences; negotiation of settlements; preparation of witnesses; preparation of Notices of Hearing, post-hearing briefs, answers to petitions, motions, supporting affidavits, bills of particulars and subpoenas; research, prepare, draft legal documents; prepare written legal opinions; act as liaison between Department and Attorney General’s Office; provide counsel and guidance to Department staff; assist in other projects: litigation, record releases, procurement activities and contract negotiations; legislative or regulatory drafting; legal research to advise staff.
- Preferred Qualifications: bullet list: Strong written and verbal communication skills; Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; Ability to work both independently and in a team environment; Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders; Ability to handle multiple and shifting priorities.
- Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: NY HELPS program details: Admission to NYS bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience. Also details about appointment levels: Assistant Attorney 1, 2, 3, Senior Attorney (Grade 25) etc. Also degree accreditation requirement, verification for foreign degrees, link. Also info about conversion to competitive status, etc. Also Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Reassignment Qualifications, Transfer Qualifications (52.6, 70.1). Also Additional Comments: occasional altered work schedule or job assignments requiring evenings/out-stationed assignments; starting rate for candidates with no previous state service; contact for salary; Telecommuting available; NYS Department of Labor does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications; employment contingent on work authorization; note about unit assignments may change; Benefits: We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage). Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees) Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses Paid Parental Leave. Also mission statement etc. Also telecommuting details: eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at interview. Training and development opportunities: Coursera and formal Employee Recognition Program.
We need to decide which sections to include: About the role (maybe a summary). Responsibilities (duties). Requirements (maybe minimum qualifications). Qualifications (maybe preferred qualifications?). Skills (maybe preferred qualifications). Benefits (benefits). Pay (maybe salary info? Not given explicit salary range; only mention starting rate for candidates with no previous state service, contact for salary. No explicit pay figure. So we should NOT create Pay section because no specific pay info. Schedule: mention occasional altered work schedule, evenings/out-stationed assignments; telecommuting up to 2 days per week. That's schedule info. So we can include Schedule section.
We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". So we need to include only sections with real content.
Thus sections:
- About the role: maybe a brief summary: "Under the direction of an Associate Attorney, the Senior Attorney will represent the Department in all aspects of the administrative hearing process." Could be considered About the role. That's substantive.
- Responsibilities: list of duties.
- Requirements: maybe the minimum qualifications (NY HELPS non-competitive minimum qualifications, competitive minimum qualifications, reassignment, transfer). Could be titled Requirements.
- Qualifications: maybe preferred qualifications? But we already have Skills for preferred qualifications. Actually we have Preferred Qualifications list (communication, analytical, etc.) That's more like Skills. So we can put Skills section for those.
- Qualifications: could be the minimum qualifications (NY HELPS etc). But we might combine Requirements and Qualifications? The instruction says use headings for those categories if content exists. We can have both Requirements and Qualifications if distinct. Let's define:
Requirements: Minimum qualifications (NY HELPS non-competitive, competitive, reassignment, transfer). Might be lengthy.
Qualifications: maybe the appointment levels details? But that's also part of minimum qualifications. Could be redundant. Better to have Requirements cover all qualification details, and Skills cover preferred qualifications. Then we can omit Qualifications heading to avoid duplication.
But we need to follow instruction: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It's not mandatory to use all; only when posting has real specific content. So we can choose which to include.
We have content for About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (minimum qualifications), Skills (preferred qualifications), Benefits, Schedule. Pay not present. Qualifications maybe not needed separate.
Thus output:
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions, EEO, legal, etc.
We need to parse the description.
Key sections:
- Duties: description of duties under direction of Associate Attorney: conducting pre-hearing conferences; negotiation of settlements; preparation of witnesses; preparation of Notices of Hearing, post-hearing briefs, answers to petitions, motions, supporting affidavits, bills of particulars and subpoenas; research, prepare, draft legal documents; prepare written legal opinions; act as liaison between Department and Attorney General’s Office; provide counsel and guidance to Department staff; assist in other projects: litigation, record releases, procurement activities and contract negotiations; legislative or regulatory drafting; legal research to advise staff.
- Preferred Qualifications: bullet list: Strong written and verbal communication skills; Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; Ability to work both independently and in a team environment; Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders; Ability to handle multiple and shifting priorities.
- Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: NY HELPS program details: Admission to NYS bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience. Also details about appointment levels: Assistant Attorney 1, 2, 3, Senior Attorney (Grade 25) etc. Also degree accreditation requirement, verification for foreign degrees, link. Also info about conversion to competitive status, etc. Also Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Reassignment Qualifications, Transfer Qualifications (52.6, 70.1). Also Additional Comments: occasional altered work schedule or job assignments requiring evenings/out-stationed assignments; starting rate for candidates with no previous state service; contact for salary; Telecommuting available; NYS Department of Labor does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications; employment contingent on work authorization; note about unit assignments may change; Benefits: We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage). Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees) Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses Paid Parental Leave. Also mission statement etc. Also telecommuting details: eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at interview. Training and development opportunities: Coursera and formal Employee Recognition Program.
We need to decide which sections to include: About the role (maybe a summary). Responsibilities (duties). Requirements (maybe minimum qualifications). Qualifications (maybe preferred qualifications?). Skills (maybe preferred qualifications). Benefits (benefits). Pay (maybe salary info? Not given explicit salary range; only mention starting rate for candidates with no previous state service, contact for salary. No explicit pay figure. So we should NOT create Pay section because no specific pay info. Schedule: mention occasional altered work schedule, evenings/out-stationed assignments; telecommuting up to 2 days per week. That's schedule info. So we can include Schedule section.
We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". So we need to include only sections with real content.
Thus sections:
- About the role: maybe a brief summary: "Under the direction of an Associate Attorney, the Senior Attorney will represent the Department in all aspects of the administrative hearing process." Could be considered About the role. That's substantive.
- Responsibilities: list of duties.
- Requirements: maybe the minimum qualifications (NY HELPS non-competitive minimum qualifications, competitive minimum qualifications, reassignment, transfer). Could be titled Requirements.
- Qualifications: maybe preferred qualifications? But we already have Skills for preferred qualifications. Actually we have Preferred Qualifications list (communication, analytical, etc.) That's more like Skills. So we can put Skills section for those.
- Qualifications: could be the minimum qualifications (NY HELPS etc). But we might combine Requirements and Qualifications? The instruction says use headings for those categories if content exists. We can have both Requirements and Qualifications if distinct. Let's define:
Requirements: Minimum qualifications (NY HELPS non-competitive, competitive, reassignment, transfer). Might be lengthy.
Qualifications: maybe the appointment levels details? But that's also part of minimum qualifications. Could be redundant. Better to have Requirements cover all qualification details, and Skills cover preferred qualifications. Then we can omit Qualifications heading to avoid duplication.
But we need to follow instruction: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It's not mandatory to use all; only when posting has real specific content. So we can choose which to include.
We have content for About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (minimum qualifications), Skills (preferred qualifications), Benefits, Schedule. Pay not present. Qualifications maybe not needed separate.
Thus output:
About the role
Under the direction of an Associate Attorney, the Senior Attorney will represent the Department in all aspects of the administrative hearing process.
Responsibilities
- Conducting pre-hearing conferences
- Negotiation of settlements
- Preparation of witnesses for direct testimony and cross‑examination
- Preparation of Notices of Hearing, post‑hearing briefs, answers to petitions, motions, supporting affidavits, bills of particulars and subpoenas
- Research, preparation, and drafting of various legal documents, including regulatory and legislative analysis
- Preparation of written legal opinions in response to inquiries received by the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, and staff
- Acting as liaison between the Department and the Attorney General’s Office in the defense and prosecution of litigation to which the Department is a party
- Providing counsel and guidance to Department staff, including division directors
- Assisting on litigation, record releases, procurement activities and contract negotiations, legislative or regulatory drafting, and conducting legal research to advise Department staff
Requirements
Minimum qualifications under the NY HELPS program: admission to the NYS bar and two years of post‑licensure professional legal experience. The title may be filled at Senior Attorney (Grade 25) or at one of the Legal Traineeship levels (Assistant Attorney 1‑3) depending on qualifications, with the following grade‑specific criteria:
- Assistant Attorney 1 (Grade 18): law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar admission
- Assistant Attorney 2 (Grade 20): admission to NYS Bar
- Assistant Attorney 3 (Grade 22): 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience
- Senior Attorney (Grade 25): 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3, or admission to the NYS bar and two years of post‑licensure professional legal experience
Degrees must be from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education‑recognized agency; foreign degrees require independent verification of equivalency (see http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm). Employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non‑competitive status converted to competitive status in the future without further examination.
Competitive minimum qualifications (for current NYS employees):
- Reassignment: current Department of Labor employees with at least one year of permanent, contingent‑permanent, or 55b/c service in a Senior Attorney title; if less than one year, must be reachable on the current Legal Specialties Program eligible list for this location.
- 52.6 Transfer: one year of permanent or contingent‑permanent service as a Grade 23 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service.
- 70.1 Transfer: one year of permanent or contingent‑permanent service as a Grade 25 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service.
- Transfer candidates must also possess a law degree from an accredited college/university and provide evidence of current registration to practice law in New York State.
Additional notes: provisional service prior to permanent appointment counts toward probation; occasional altered work schedule or out‑stationed assignments may be required; starting salary for candidates with no prior state service is the range minimum; current NYS employees with salary questions should contact the Business Services Center (518‑457‑4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov). Telecommuting can be discussed during the interview. The agency does not participate in E‑Verify and does not sponsor visa applications; employment requires valid work authorization.
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders
- Ability to handle multiple and shifting priorities
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 5 personal days
- Minimum of 13 vacation days per year
- Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees: 13 days; M/C employees: 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short‑term and long‑term disability coverage)
- Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
- Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
- NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
- Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full‑time employees)
- Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
- Paid parental leave
Schedule
Occasional altered work schedule or out‑stationed assignments may be required, including occasional evenings. Telecommuting is available for eligible employees, up to 2 days per regular work‑week (not exceeding 4 days per two‑week pay period), subject to operational feasibility and discussion at interview.
We must ensure no boilerplate like mission statement, EEO, etc. We removed mission statement, training, etc. Also removed "We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package" phrasing but kept benefits list. We removed "Our mission is..." etc. Also removed "Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary..." etc. Also removed "Our exciting training and development opportunities..." etc. Also removed "Note: It is essential that you describe your qualifying education..." etc. Also removed "Additionally, in accordance with Civil Service Law..." etc. Also removed "Note: For all transfers noted..." etc. Also removed "Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview." (we kept a brief mention). Also removed "NYS Department of Labor does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications." we kept a short note