New York State Workers' Compensation Board · 6 hours ago
Senior Attorney/Assistant Attorney 1/2/3 (NY HELPS) WCB Item #66
Schenectady, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $96K/yr
1+ years expThe New York State Workers' Compensation Board is seeking a Senior Attorney to manage legal compliance reviews and various legal proceedings. The role involves reviewing documentation for compliance, filing judgments in bankruptcy actions, and calculating settlement offers under Board guidelines.
GovernmentLegalNon ProfitOffice Administration
Responsibilities
Review and request documentation for compliance review on the validity of penalties
Filing judgments, satisfactions, vacaturs, proofs of claim in bankruptcy actions and notices of appearance in foreclosure actions
Calculate offers of reduction under established Board settlement guidelines
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list
Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree and/or be eligible to take the NYS Bar examination
You must present proof of eligibility to sit for the New York State Bar exam at the time of interview to be eligible for appointment
Assistant Attorney 1 (Hiring Rate $ 66,951) - Must be Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission
Assistant Attorney 2 (Hiring Rate $ 74,193) - Candidates must have admission to NYS Bar
Assistant Attorney 3 (Hiring Rate $ 82,326) - Candidates must have 12 months experience as an Assistant Attorney 2, or admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience
Senior Attorney (Hiring Rate $ 96,336) - Candidates must have 12 months experience as an Assistant Attorney 3, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience
Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law will also be considered
Candidates must meet the non-competitive minimum qualifications listed above
Candidates must have 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
70.4 transfer candidates must have 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
Benefits
Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
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
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