Senior Attorney, SG-25(NY HELPS), Assistant Attorney 3, (Equated to SG-22), Assistant Attorney 2, (Equated to SG-20), Assistant Attorney 1, (Equated to SG-18), Multiple Positions
New York State Civil Service
NY HELP Yes
Agency State Comptroller, Office of the
Title Senior Attorney, SG-25(NY HELPS), Assistant Attorney 3, (Equated to SG-22), Assistant Attorney 2, (Equated to SG-20), Assistant Attorney 1, (Equated to SG-18), Multiple Positions
Occupational Category Legal
Salary Grade 25
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $65001 to $117875 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.50
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address Office of the New York State Comptroller
110 State Street
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12236
Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller.No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program.Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program:• For appointment to the Assistant Attorney 1 you must have: Law school graduation and/or eligibility for the NYS Bar Admission.• For appointment to the Assistant Attorney 2 you must have: Admission to the NYS Bar.• For appointment to the Assistant Attorney 3 you must have: 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.• For appointment to the Senior Attorney, you must have: 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experienceORCompetitive Minimum Qualifications:70.1 Transfer:For a 70.1 transfer to the Senior Attorney, SG-25, you must have one year of permanent competitive service in an approved 70.1 title allocated to a salary grade 23 or above.52.6 Transfer:For a 52.6 transfer to the Senior Attorney, SG-25, you must have one year of permanent competitive service in an approved 52.6 title allocated to a salary grade 23 or above and must have 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3 OR admission to the New York State Bar AND 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.55-b/c:This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)
Duties Description Senior Attorneys provide legal assistance and support to agency program administrators by analyzing legal opinions, briefs and other material, preparing memoranda of law and conferring with administrators or parties to legal action in order to mediate, negotiate or settle legal issues directly related to the agency's program. Senior Attorneys function either as specialists in a single program governed by law or in a more general atmosphere as evidenced by their concern with laws governing numerous programs.Incumbents of this class may perform a wide range of assignments and the tasks performed vary considerably within the framework described in this standard. Please copy and paste the link below into your browser to view the classification standard for this title which illustrates the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe. https://www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp\_display2.cfm?speccode=6501300F
Additional Comments Desired Competencies:• Admission to the NYS Bar.• At least one year of experience practicing law in NYS.• Fundamental understanding of NYS laws pertaining to municipal government and finance, including the imposition of taxes and assessments, and borrowing.• Fundamental understanding of the structure and function of NYS local governments.• Excellent written and oral communication skills.• Ability to organize large volumes of factual and legal data into clear and logical sequences.• Ability to analyze legal issues and identify significant cases, opinions and facts.Telecommuting:The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.Reasonable Accommodation:The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.Equal Opportunity Employment:The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.
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Name Yasmin Vivian Cope
Telephone (518) 474-1924
Fax (518) 486-6723
Email Address JOBS@osc.ny.gov
Address
Street Office of Human Resources
110 State Street, 12th Floor
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12236
Notes on Applying Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume to https://osc.ny.gov/jobs/openings/senior-assistant-attorneys/082403, no later than December 31, 2024.Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. To access the job vacancy, copy the link above and paste it into your web browser. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments
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