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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/30/23

Applications Due02/14/23

Vacancy ID122886

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%

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

County New York

Street Address 199 Church Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10007

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 Senior Attorney will work with the Litigation Director and Supervising Hearing Representative to advise Claims on litigation before the Workers' Compensation Board and case management strategies. The Senior Attorney will assist and advise the Litigation Director and Supervising Hearing Representative, as well as provide legal guidance to the Claims offices. The Senior Attorney will ensure productive communication and transfer of information between the Claims and Legal departments. The Senior Attorney will develop and oversee litigation strategies and initiatives. The Senior Attorney will work with the Supervising Insurance Fund Hearing Representative to identify areas in which litigation staff require training and provide or facilitate the same. The Senior Attorney will litigate claims, which will include such tasks as research, depositions, hearings, memoranda of law, and subpoenas.

Additional Comments NYSIF has a telecommuting policy.

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

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.

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