New York State Workers' Compensation Board · 5 days ago
Senior Attorney/Assistant Attorney 1/2/3 (NY HELPS) WCB Item #8000
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $96K/yr
2+ years expThe New York State Workers' Compensation Board is seeking a Senior Attorney to provide in-house counsel advice and manage various legal tasks. Responsibilities include preparing pleadings, planning litigation strategy, and performing legal research and analysis.
GovernmentLegalNon ProfitOffice Administration
Responsibilities
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
Appearing at administrative tribunals or courts
Qualification
Required
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 as Assistant Attorney 2 or admission to the NYS Bar and one year of subsequent professional legal experience for Assistant Attorney 3
One year as an Assistant Attorney 3, or admission to the NYS bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience for Senior Attorney
One year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with Section 52.6, 70.1 OR 70.4 of the Civil Service law for transfer candidates
One year of permanent competitive service in a position allocated to a SG-16 or higher and possess a bachelor's degree and have standing on the Legal Specialties exam list for 70.4 transfer candidates
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply)
NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only)
Eligibility for various life insurance options
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Program
Flexible Spending Program, which allows employees to set aside pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Company
New York State Workers' Compensation Board
The NYS Workers’ Compensation Board is a state agency that oversees three types of insurance for workers: workers’ compensation, disability benefits, and Paid Family Leave.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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