White Plains, NY, 10606, USA
1 day ago
Attorney I
NY HELP No Agency Power Authority Title Attorney I Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade 07 Bargaining Unit None listed Salary Range From $99350 to $124190 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 25% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Westchester Street Address 123 Main Street, White Plains NY 10601 City White Plains State NY Zip Code 10601 Duties Description ResponsibilitiesWork closely under the direction of an Assistant General Counsel, or an assigned mentor, to learn about NYPA and its subsidiaries, their mission, strategic vision and business activitiesDevelop a general understanding of NYPA’s and its subsidiaries’ enabling legislation and related statutes contained in the Public Authorities Law, as well as the areas of law practiced by the law departmentAttend meetings with Senior level attorneysAssist senior level attorneys in research and drafting memoranda on basic issues affecting NYPADevelop relationships with clients and learn how to communicate effectively with themAssignments may involve fact gathering, summarizing the results of fact gathering, assimilation of information and reporting on same Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to conduct basic, yet thorough, legal researchAbility to concisely draft legal memoranda and briefs/pleadingsAbility to develop basic understanding of utility industry and NYPA’s and its subsidiaries’ business unitsMust be organized and be able to prioritize assignmentsMust have good oral and written communication skillsEducation, Experience and CertificationsJuris Doctor Degree and admitted to practice in New York State is required Additional Comments SummaryThe Law Department provides legal advice and counsel to all of NYPA’s business and functional areas and seeks to fill the position of Attorney I. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel for the Contracts, Licensing and Environmental group, the ideal candidate will be flexible to engage on a variety of manners with an eagerness to learn and grow as an Attorney supporting the utility industry. You will have opportunities to support senior counsel on a variety of matters through legal research and drafting, with a focus on transactional, environmental, corporate governance and regulatory compliance as they relate to NYPA's mission. You will have opportunities to collaborate internally to promote consistency in contract terms, support special projects to meet NYPA’s strategic goals and adopt the use of technology to achieve efficiencies in a collaborative environment. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Cindy Jang Telephone 9145826419 Fax Email Address cindy.jang@nypa.gov Address Street 123 Main Street City White Plains State NY Zip Code 10601 Notes on Applying Please submit application here: https://careers.nypa.gov/job/White-Plains-Attorney-I-NY-10601/1267820600/
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