NY HELP Yes Agency Workers' Compensation Board Title Senior Attorney/Assistant Attorney 1/2/3 (NY HELPS) WCB Item #2358 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 Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8:30 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Schenectady Street Address Office of General Counsel, Full Board Review 328 State Street City Schenectady State NY Zip Code 12305 Duties Description Under the direction of the Associate Attorney, the incumbent will conduct investigations of Board-authorized treating providers and Independent Medical Examiners and make recommendations as to administrative action, if any, to be taken regarding such providers. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:• Investigate cases of potential health care provider misconduct, with an emphasis on situations involving allegations of inadequate and/or negligent care provided to injured workers. • Work with Adjudication Services to identify patterns of misconduct in pending claims and assist in drafting and implementing standard abbreviations to be used in decisions to describe these patterns.• Take and evaluate referrals from the Medical Directors Office, NYS Inspector General, Workers’ Compensation Law Judges, claimants, and the public regarding potential medical provider misconduct. • Working with the Legal Assistant 2, prepare and conduct initial investigations of medical providers, including comprehensive audit and review of Case Information System data, billing documentation, and authorization file material. Determine if administrative action, such as administrative warning, removal, revocation or temporary suspension of a provider’s authorization is warranted. Recommend referrals of medical providers to the NYS Department of Health, State Education Department, and Inspector General, as appropriate.• Prepare interrogatories, notices of deposition, and formal correspondence to be sent to medical providers and their counsel.• Represent the Board during depositions and informal (non-hearing) proceedings.• Serve as prosecutor in any formal hearing process to temporarily suspend or revoke medical providers. Ensure that proper process is followed, and that a formal record is kept and maintained. Request the hearing officer to make recommended findings of fact and conclusions of law to the Chair. If administrative appeal is then sought by the provider, prepare and submit all necessary and relevant briefs and documentation in support of the requested findings.• Liaison with NYS Attorney General in the defense of Article 78 proceedings commenced by a suspended, removed, or revoked medical provider, including preparation of necessary answers, defenses, affidavits, and any and all other motion or trial practice materials.• Advise the Medical Director’s Office as to provider authorizations, including whether there is any legal basis to deny authorization.• Make recommendations to the Associate Attorney or other supervisors regarding regulations and potential statutory reform of the medical discipline process.• Participate in special legal projects regarding rules and regulations, legislation, and other special assignments at the request of the Associate Attorney or other supervisors, including procedures, subject numbers, bills, forms and charts. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making permanent non-competitive appointments and the official probationary period will begin.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Position may be filled at the Senior Attorney level or one within the Legal Traineeship appointment levels. Appointment title will be dependent upon qualifications of candidate selected. NON COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAssistant Attorney 1- Starting Salary $65,001- Must be Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar AdmissionAssistant Attorney 2- Starting Salary $72,032- Admission to NYS BarAssistant Attorney 3- Starting Salary $79,928- 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experienceSr. Attorney- Starting Salary $93,530- 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS: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. To be considered, you must meet the minimum qualifications and provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response. Candidates must meet the non-competitive minimum qualifications listed above.TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS: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. Additional Comments Please Note: A hybrid telecommuting schedule can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:Holiday & Paid Time Off• 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.Health Care Benefits• 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.Additional Benefits• 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.• 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.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is an equal opportunity employer. The Board does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The Board is dedicated to eliminating injustices and ensuring diversity in our workforce so we can better serve our staff and create a space where all feel safe to be themselves. To help meet those goals, we encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. We are looking for candidates who are committed to working in and contributing to an environment that fosters a sense of belonging, as well as inclusion, and celebrates people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Recruitment Unit Telephone Fax 518-486-6364 Email Address HRM@WCB.NY.GOV Address Street Human Resources Management 328 State Street City Schenectady State NY Zip Code 12305 Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and resume which lists your actual Civil Service title, salary grade and specific verifiable information as to how you meet the minimum qualifications to be eligible to apply for this position. Please send your application to HRM@WCB.ny.gov (email applications are preferred). It is important that you reference the WCB Item #2358 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. (Please do not reference the Vacancy ID No.)