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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/16/22

Applications Due09/26/22

Vacancy ID112664

NY HELPNo

AgencyWorkers' Compensation Board

TitleSenior Attorney, WCB Item #122

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%

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? No

County Schenectady

Street Address Office of Compliance and Litigation, Legal Hearings

328 State Street

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12305

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 Senior Attorney in the Legal Hearings Unit provides legal representation of the Uninsured Employers’ Fund (UEF) and Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) at Workers’ Compensation Hearings and other legal forums. The incumbent will be responsible for: Reviewing case folders for the purpose of determining case history and status, and performing any necessary pre-hearing work; Preparing for hearings by planning strategy and identifying appropriate issues for the hearing; Representing the UEF at hearings in a professional, effective, and efficient manner; Reviewing files for any necessary follow-up work, including the scheduling of medical exams, conducting depositions, and preparation of legal memoranda when necessary; Reviewing decisions and taking necessary action; Preparing LHU-1s after each hearing; Handling large volume of cases in an appropriate and effective manner; Determining when appeals are necessary and appropriate; Preparing appeal documents and ensure they are clearly identifying appeal issues and grounds for appeal; and, Appearing before the Board to advocate on behalf of the UEF in an effective and appropriate manner.

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

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone

Fax 518-486-6364

Email Address HRM@WCB.NY.GOV

Address

Street Human Resources Management

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

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