New York State Department of Health · 2 days ago
Senior Attorney/ Assistant Attorney 1,2,3 (NY HELPS) - 3028
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expThe New York State Department of Health is dedicated to ensuring public health and safety. They are seeking qualified attorneys to represent the Department in administrative hearings and manage legal documentation related to the prosecution of professional misconduct among healthcare licensees.
Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Represent the Department in administrative hearings related to the prosecution of physicians, physician assistants and other licensees for professional misconduct
Draft appeal briefs in matters before the Administrative Review Board
Prepare Statements of Charges, Notices of Hearing, Subpoenas, Post-hearing submissions, and other legal documents
Review Investigative materials, interview and prepare lay and expert witnesses for hearings, and analyze and develop evidence for proceedings and disciplinary hearings
Draft and negotiate Consent Agreements, Surrenders, Non-Disciplinary Orders, Summary Suspensions, and other documents related to case resolution
Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda
Provide legal and practical advice and recommendations to OPMC executive, investigative, and administrative staff
Prioritize cases, manage caseload, and promptly document entries in Hearing Tracker
Interact with staff from other Federal, State and City governmental agencies
Qualification
Required
Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as an Assistant Attorney 1, NS, Assistant Attorney 2, NS, Assistant Attorney 3, NS or Senior Attorney, G-25
Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law
Assistant Attorney 1, NS: Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission
Assistant Attorney 2, NS: Admission to NYS Bar
Assistant Attorney 3, NS: 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 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience
Admission to the New York State Bar and current registration to practice law in New York State is required for continued employment
Disbarment or loss of registration shall result in termination or suspension of employment
Preferred
Strong legal and organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced legal environment
Ability to work as a member of a team
Criminal or civil trial experience or administrative hearing experience
Benefits
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
Shift & Geographic pay differentials
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
And many more...
Company
New York State Department of Health
To protect, improve and promote the health, productivity and well-being of all New Yorkers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Lindsay Redmond
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