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 Onondaga

Street Address 1045 7th North Street

City Liverpool

StateNY

Zip Code13088

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 Third Party Division is responsible for collecting funds due NYSIF when a third party matter settles or there is a verdict after trial. The Senior Attorney duties and responsibilities will consist of but not limited to:
- reviewing e-mail, mail and answering calls from plaintiff's counsel, insurance agencies, safety groups, NYSIF employees and other stakeholders regarding new or pending third party actions;
- assert and calculate liens and issuing written consent pursuant to WCL section 29 for settlement.
- reviewing legal matters and calculating appropriate lien totals considering disbursement, burns payments and holidays from payments;
- negotiating settlement of liens in NYSIF's best interest;
- following with plaintiff's counsel for lien reimbursement to the fullest extent allowed by law and to the benefit of NYSIF. Upon receipt of funds, the senior attorney will advise cash management of appropriate crediting to the file.
- updating Claims Center, FileMaker Pro and other databases as needed,
- responding to internal and external e-mails regarding the current status of matters.
- where necessary, draft motion, briefs, memorandum of law and appear in Court to defend the carrier's position relative to its lien; share of attorney's fees and right to credit.
- respond to inquiries from claims staff on third party status, application of third-party credit and section 32 approvals and consult with legal appeals team to assist in defending NYSIF’s third party positions at the WCB and state courts.
- serving as a mentor to NYSIF staff including legal assistants and legal support staff.

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.