Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInsurance Fund, State

TitleSenior Attorney

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $88161 to $111111 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Erie

Street Address 225 Oak Street

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14203

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Reachable on current Civil Service eligible list used for filling this title; or, one year of permanent, competitive class service as a Senior Attorney; or, one year of permanent, competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Example of eligible titles include but are not limited to: Senior Attorney Realty. 52.6 transfers may be considered only if you have passed the NYS Bar Exam.

Duties Description The incumbent will work in the Legal Department of the Buffalo office of NYSIF, and will be engaged in and expected to perform duties and tasks related to New York's Insurance Law, No-Fault Law and Workers' Compensation Law, as well as the interplay between these laws and their associated rules and regulations. Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for investigating work-related motor vehicle accidents to determine whether they qualify for Loss Transfer reimbursement pursuant to Section 5105 of New York's Insurance Law. Following identification of qualifying cases, the incumbent will be responsible for instituting negotiations with various insurance carriers and filing arbitration claims when necessary. The specific tasks and duties related to the above will be to perform case review and analysis, research analysis, preparation of written demands and formal arbitration claims, as well as preparation for and appearance at arbitration proceedings.

Additional Comments NYSIF has a telecommuting policy.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Natalia Mahoney

Telephone

Fax 518-437-1618

Email Address hr@nysif.com

Address

Street PO Box 66699

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12206

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send your resume and cover letter to hr@nysif.com. Please be sure to include the vacancy posting number, the position you are applying for and your current Civil Service title in your response.