Senior Attorney/Assistant Attorney 1/2/3 (NY HELPS) WCB Item #8000

Duties

As a Senior Attorney, your assignment might include such tasks as rendering "in-house counsel" advice to program managers; preparing pleadings; planning litigation strategy; drafting legislation, rules, and regulations; analyzing legal opinions, briefs and other material; performing legal research and analysis; drafting or reviewing contracts; preparing opinions and memoranda of law; or appearing at administrative tribunals or courts.

Minimum Qualifications

• NY HELPS: Law School Graduation (or other eligibility to take the NYS Bar Examination) for Assistant Attorney 1.
• Admission to NYS Bar: for Assistant Attorney 2.
• One year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service: for Assistant Attorney 2 or admission to the NYS Bar and one year of subsequent professional legal experience for Assistant Attorney 3.
• Admission to the NYS bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience: for Senior Attorney.

Additional Comments

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.

Benefits

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Health Care Benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only)
• Flexible Spending Program, which allows employees to set aside pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Address

Street Human Resources Management
328 State Street

Notes on Applying

Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest which lists which WCB locations you would be interested in and resume which lists your actual Civil Service title, salary grade and specific verifiable information as to how you meet the minimum qualifications to be eligible to apply for this position. Please send your application to HRM@WCB.ny.gov (email applications are preferred). It is important that you reference the WCB Item #8000 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. (Please do not reference the Vacancy ID No.)
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