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New York State Department of Labor · 1 day ago

Unemployment Insurance Referee - Buffalo (NY HELPS) (UIAB)

Buffalo, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $121K/yr

1+ years exp

The New York State Department of Labor is seeking an Unemployment Insurance Referee to conduct hearings and render decisions regarding unemployment insurance claims. This role involves evaluating information and preparing summaries for cases on appeal, ensuring compliance with state laws and regulations.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conducting hearings

Evaluating factual information

Rendering written decisions

Reviewing and analyzing records and files for cases on appeal

Preparing summaries of such cases

Authoring appeal decisions for the Board

Qualification

New York State Bar AdmissionLegal ExperienceQuasi-Judicial ProceedingsStakeholder Relationships

Required

12 months as an Assistant Unemployment Insurance Referee/Assistant Unemployment Insurance Referee (Spanish Language) OR Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience in the trial of issues in courts of record or in the conduct or trial of adversary proceedings, quasi-judicial in nature, before a governmental department or agency

Admission to the New York State Bar and current registration to practice law in New York State is necessary for continued employment

Current New York State Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as an Unemployment Insurance Referee

Transfer candidates must also possess a law degree from an accredited college or university and be able to provide evidence of current registration to practice law in New York State

Preferred

Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a 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