Senior Attorney/Assistant Attorney 1/2/3 - New York City-Manhattan (NY HELPS)
New York State Department of Labor · New York, NY · 4 wk ago
HybridLegalFull-time
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 in other projects and matters handled by the Office of the General Counsel (assignments depend on office needs and interests)
- Assisting on litigation
- Assisting with record releases
- Assisting with procurement activities and contract negotiations
- Assisting with legislative or regulatory drafting
- Conducting legal research to assist in advising Department staff
Qualifications
- Preferred Qualifications
- 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
- Minimum Qualifications (NY HELPS)
- Admission to the NYS bar and two years of post‑licensure professional legal experience
- Position may be filled at the Senior Attorney level or within the Legal Traineeship appointment levels; appointment title dependent on qualifications
- 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
- Degree must be awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; if awarded outside the U.S. and its territories, provide independent verification of equivalency (see http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm)
- Employees hired under NY HELPS will