Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyWorkers' Compensation Board

TitleSenior Attorney WCB Item #3605, 3606

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 0%

Schedule

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

Location

County Schenectady

Street Address Compliance and Litigation, Penalty Collections

328 State Street

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12305

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.

OR

Candidates must have one year permanent competitive or non-competitive 55 b/c service as a Senior Attorney or be eligible to transfer under section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Duties Description The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Upon entry of 26-a judgments by the Judgment Unit or GSIT judgments obtained by the Litigation Unit, perform skip tracing and asset searches to determine the best methods to collect the debt owed to the Board.

• Provide management with recommendations on the enforcement of the Board’s judgments utilizing methods available under CPLR Article 52.

• Draft legal documents, including but not limited to, information subpoenas, wage garnishments, property executions and contempt motions.

• Negotiate settlements and draft settlement documents.

• Monitor for compliance with settlement provisions, including sending default notices, obtaining Affidavits of Confession of Judgement, and filing judgments on defaulted settlement agreements.

• Ensure GSIT judgements are properly entered in the SWOP program and removed when the debt has been settled or satisfied.

• Appear in state court as necessary, travel may be required.

Additional Comments A telecommuting schedule can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.

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

Contact Information

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone

Fax 518-486-6364

Email Address HRM@WCB.ny.gov

Address

Street Human Resources Office

328 State Street

City Schenectady

State NY

Zip Code 12305

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified 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 #3605 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. (Please do not reference the Vacancy ID No.)