Senior Attorney / Assistant Attorney 1 / 2 / 3 - NY HELPS
About the role
This posting is for a Senior Attorney position in the NYSDEC Region 2 office. The attorney will be tasked with a myriad of legal responsibilities encompassing a variety of DEC programmatic areas.
Responsibilities
- Represent DEC in permit and enforcement hearings and settlement conferences
- Work closely with the Office of the Attorney General on matters being litigated through the courts
- Prepare legal documents, including consent orders, litigation papers, and memoranda of law
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree and/or be eligible to take the New York State Bar examination. If not admitted to the NYS Bar within two years of appointment, the appointment will be terminated. Candidates must also possess a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Travel may be required, including overnight travel. Telecommuting may be available up to 50% of the work schedule, to be discussed at interview.
Qualifications
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, the position may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment (no examination required). After approximately one year of permanent appointment, employees hired under NY HELPS are