Senior Attorney/Assistant Attorney 1/2/3 - Syracuse (NY HELPS)
for each section heading.
We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions.
We need to strip out things like "Your degree must have been awarded..." etc? That's part of qualifications, so keep.
We need to keep details about NY HELPS program, appointment levels, etc. That's qualifications.
We need to keep "Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview." That's schedule/benefits? Could be schedule.
We need to keep "NYS Department of Labor does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications." That's maybe legal boilerplate; but it's about employment eligibility. Might be considered boilerplate? It's not EEO but still legal. The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. This is legal about E-Verify and visa sponsorship. Likely considered legal boilerplate; we should remove.
Also "Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States." Also legal; remove.
Also "Please note: Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various divisions/positions, there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location." That's maybe not boilerplate but could be considered generic; but it's substantive? Might be considered generic but still info. Might keep? It's about unit assignments may change. Could keep but it's not a heading. Might be okay.
We need to avoid duplication.
Let's extract sections:
About the role: maybe a short paragraph summarizing role: Under direction of Associate Attorney, Senior Attorney will represent Department in all aspects of administrative hearing process.
Responsibilities: list duties.
Requirements: maybe combine minimum qualifications? But we have separate Qualifications section for minimum qualifications. Requirements could be things like admission to NYS bar, two years experience, etc. But we already have Qualifications. To avoid duplication, we could treat Requirements as the same as Qualifications? But instructions: Use headings only when posting has real specific content. We have both Preferred Qualifications and Minimum Qualifications. Could make a Qualifications section covering minimum qualifications, and a Skills section covering preferred qualifications. Requirements maybe not needed if we have Qualifications. But we could include Requirements as the minimum qualifications (admission to NYS bar, two years experience). However the posting also includes details about appointment levels etc. That's more qualifications.
Thus we can have:
- About the role (summary)
- Responsibilities (duties)
- Qualifications (minimum qualifications, including NY HELPS details, appointment levels, competitive minimum qualifications)
- Skills (preferred qualifications)
- Benefits (benefits package)
- Schedule (telecommuting, occasional evenings, out-stationed assignments)
We should not include Pay.
Now format.
We need to ensure we don't include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
Now produce HTML.
Let's craft:
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
- Researching, preparing, and drafting various legal documents, including regulatory and legislative analysis
- Preparing written legal opinions in response to inquiries received by the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, and staff
- Acting as the 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 other projects and matters handled by the Office of the General Counsel, such as litigation assistance, record releases, procurement activities and contract negotiations, legislative or regulatory drafting, and legal research to advise Department staff
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications for the NY HELPS non‑competitive appointment: admission to the New York State bar and two years of post‑licensure professional legal experience.
Depending on qualifications, appointment may be made at one of the following levels:
- 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
All degrees must be awarded by an institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign degrees require independent verification of equivalency (see http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm).
Competitive minimum qualifications (for current Department of Labor employees):
- Reassignment: 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 as a Grade 23 or higher determined administrative by Civil Service.
- 70.1 Transfer: one year of permanent or contingent‑permanent as a Grade 25 or higher determined 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.
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 job assignments may require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out‑stationed assignments. Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview; eligible employees may be approved to telecommute up to 2 days per regular work‑week, not exceeding 4 days per two‑week pay period.
We must ensure no duplicate content. Also we removed legal boilerplate about E-Verify etc. Also removed "We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including..." but we kept the benefits list.
Check for any leftover boilerplate: The mission statement paragraphs about mission, DOL commitment, training, etc. Those are likely boilerplate; we should remove them. Indeed we removed mission statement.
Also removed "Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area." That's a qualifier; could be considered boilerplate but it's about benefits variability. Might be considered part of benefits but it's a disclaimer. The instruction says remove duplicated lines, cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. This is not exactly those but could be considered generic. Safer to remove it.
Also removed "Our mission is to provide outstanding services..." etc.
Also removed "DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance." etc.
Also removed "Our exciting training and development opportunities..." etc.
Also removed "Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary..." etc.
Also removed "Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview." (we kept a version).
Also removed "If you are a
for prose. We must not include boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. We need to strip out things like "Your degree must have been awarded..." etc? That's part of qualifications, so keep. We need to keep details about NY HELPS program, appointment levels, etc. That's qualifications. We need to keep "Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview." That's schedule/benefits? Could be schedule. We need to keep "NYS Department of Labor does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications." That's maybe legal boilerplate; but it's about employment eligibility. Might be considered boilerplate? It's not EEO but still legal. The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. This is legal about E-Verify and visa sponsorship. Likely considered legal boilerplate; we should remove. Also "Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States." Also legal; remove. Also "Please note: Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various divisions/positions, there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location." That's maybe not boilerplate but could be considered generic; but it's substantive? Might be considered generic but still info. Might keep? It's about unit assignments may change. Could keep but it's not a heading. Might be okay. We need to avoid duplication. Let's extract sections: About the role: maybe a short paragraph summarizing role: Under direction of Associate Attorney, Senior Attorney will represent Department in all aspects of administrative hearing process. Responsibilities: list duties. Requirements: maybe combine minimum qualifications? But we have separate Qualifications section for minimum qualifications. Requirements could be things like admission to NYS bar, two years experience, etc. But we already have Qualifications. To avoid duplication, we could treat Requirements as the same as Qualifications? But instructions: Use headings only when posting has real specific content. We have both Preferred Qualifications and Minimum Qualifications. Could make a Qualifications section covering minimum qualifications, and a Skills section covering preferred qualifications. Requirements maybe not needed if we have Qualifications. But we could include Requirements as the minimum qualifications (admission to NYS bar, two years experience). However the posting also includes details about appointment levels etc. That's more qualifications. Thus we can have: - About the role (summary) - Responsibilities (duties) - Qualifications (minimum qualifications, including NY HELPS details, appointment levels, competitive minimum qualifications) - Skills (preferred qualifications) - Benefits (benefits package) - Schedule (telecommuting, occasional evenings, out-stationed assignments) We should not include Pay. Now format. We need to ensure we don't include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. Now produce HTML. Let's craft:
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
- Researching, preparing, and drafting various legal documents, including regulatory and legislative analysis
- Preparing written legal opinions in response to inquiries received by the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, and staff
- Acting as the 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 other projects and matters handled by the Office of the General Counsel, such as litigation assistance, record releases, procurement activities and contract negotiations, legislative or regulatory drafting, and legal research to advise Department staff
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications for the NY HELPS non‑competitive appointment: admission to the New York State bar and two years of post‑licensure professional legal experience.
Depending on qualifications, appointment may be made at one of the following levels:
- 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
All degrees must be awarded by an institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign degrees require independent verification of equivalency (see http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm).
Competitive minimum qualifications (for current Department of Labor employees):
- Reassignment: 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 as a Grade 23 or higher determined administrative by Civil Service.
- 70.1 Transfer: one year of permanent or contingent‑permanent as a Grade 25 or higher determined 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.
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 job assignments may require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out‑stationed assignments. Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview; eligible employees may be approved to telecommute up to 2 days per regular work‑week, not exceeding 4 days per two‑week pay period.
We must ensure no duplicate content. Also we removed legal boilerplate about E-Verify etc. Also removed "We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including..." but we kept the benefits list. Check for any leftover boilerplate: The mission statement paragraphs about mission, DOL commitment, training, etc. Those are likely boilerplate; we should remove them. Indeed we removed mission statement. Also removed "Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area." That's a qualifier; could be considered boilerplate but it's about benefits variability. Might be considered part of benefits but it's a disclaimer. The instruction says remove duplicated lines, cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. This is not exactly those but could be considered generic. Safer to remove it. Also removed "Our mission is to provide outstanding services..." etc. Also removed "DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance." etc. Also removed "Our exciting training and development opportunities..." etc. Also removed "Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary..." etc. Also removed "Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview." (we kept a version). Also removed "If you are a