Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyPower Authority

TitleAttorney I

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade07

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $99350 to $124190 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Westchester

Street Address 123 Main Street, White Plains NY 10601

City White Plains

StateNY

Zip Code10601

Job Specifics

Duties Description Responsibilities
Work closely under the direction of an Assistant General Counsel, or an assigned mentor, to learn about NYPA and its subsidiaries, their mission, strategic vision and business activities
Develop a general understanding of NYPA’s and its subsidiaries’ enabling legislation and related statutes contained in the Public Authorities Law, as well as the areas of law practiced by the law department
Attend meetings with Senior level attorneys
Assist senior level attorneys in research and drafting memoranda on basic issues affecting NYPA
Develop relationships with clients and learn how to communicate effectively with them
Assignments may involve fact gathering, summarizing the results of fact gathering, assimilation of information and reporting on same

Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to conduct basic, yet thorough, legal research
Ability to concisely draft legal memoranda and briefs/pleadings
Ability to develop basic understanding of utility industry and NYPA’s and its subsidiaries’ business units
Must be organized and be able to prioritize assignments
Must have good oral and written communication skills

Education, Experience and Certifications
Juris Doctor Degree and admitted to practice in New York State is required

Additional Comments Summary
The Law Department provides legal advice and counsel to all of NYPA’s business and functional areas and seeks to fill the position of Attorney I. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel for the Contracts, Licensing and Environmental group, the ideal candidate will be flexible to engage on a variety of manners with an eagerness to learn and grow as an Attorney supporting the utility industry. You will have opportunities to support senior counsel on a variety of matters through legal research and drafting, with a focus on transactional, environmental, corporate governance and regulatory compliance as they relate to NYPA's mission. You will have opportunities to collaborate internally to promote consistency in contract terms, support special projects to meet NYPA’s strategic goals and adopt the use of technology to achieve efficiencies in a collaborative environment.

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

Contact Information

Name Cindy Jang

Telephone 9145826419

Fax

Email Address cindy.jang@nypa.gov

Address

Street 123 Main Street

City White Plains

State NY

Zip Code 10601

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit application here: https://careers.nypa.gov/job/White-Plains-Attorney-I-NY-10601/1267820600/