Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleAssociate Attorney

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade28

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

Salary RangeFrom $112528 to $138203 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 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Legal Affairs

40 North Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12243

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Division of Legal Affairs (DLA) within the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is responsible for establishing and interpreting legal policy for OTDA and for providing legal advice and counsel to OTDA’s programs and administrative support divisions. This position is within the Bureau of Legislation and Regulations (BLR) within DLA. Among other things, BLR coordinates legislative and regulatory matters of interest to OTDA.
Duties of this position, include but are not limited to, the following:
• Provide legal support for the development of proposals to amend legislation, regulations or agency policies that align with the agency’s priorities;

• Coordinate with Intergovernmental Affairs in responding to inquiries regarding the agencies legislative and/or regulatory proposals;

• Assist with the development of the agency’s legislative proposals and guiding such proposals through the legislative process'

• Review and comment on departmental legislative proposal advanced by other agencies;

• Review assigned proposed and pending federal and state legislation for legal sufficiency and effect on the agency, which may include, but not be limited to, conducting research, reviews and providing legal analysis relating to justification, impact to OTDA programs, data analysis and fiscal impact;

• Draft comments on legislation of interest to the agency;

• Draft letters reflecting the agency’s comments and positions for bills that must be acted upon by the Governor;

• Draft and review proposed amendment to legislation of interest to the agency;

• Coordinate with various program areas regarding the development of agency regulations and completion of correct forms;

• Submit regulatory proposals on behalf of the agency to the Department of State;

• Circulate regulatory matters published in the State Register that may be of interest to relevant agency staff;

• Distill and succinctly communicate important legislative information to agency staff;

• Provide legal advice, assistance, and guidance to Counsel's Office staff, Executive level leadership, and OTDA employees on subjects related to regulatory and legislative affairs;

• Serve as the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Appeals Officer for the agency;

• Assist in coordination of monitoring developments within federal policy, regulatory and/or legislative matters that would be of interest to OTDA; and

• May also be assigned to other program areas or special projects as needed and at the discretion of the General or Deputy Counsel.

Minimum Qualifications Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for a 52.6 transfer by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title;
View a complete listing of 52.6 transferable titles; OR

Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Albany.

Note: You must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree. Admission to the New York State Bar and current registration to practice in New York State is necessary for continued employment.

Additional Comments You must be a current New York State employee to apply for this position. A full-time, permanent appointment will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.

Candidates should reference posting #25-075 as part of your subject line when submitting your cover letter or resume to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. We actively solicit and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”); LGBTQIA+ individuals; women; people with disabilities; and military veterans.

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

How to Apply

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone

Fax (518) 474-9374

Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

 

Notes on ApplyingApplicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and put Posting #25-075 in the subject line. DO NOT USE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.

In accordance with state law, Governor’s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact OTDA's designee for reasonable accommodation at (518) 474-7284.