StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleAssociate Attorney Health Lit - 87170

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade28

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

Salary RangeFrom $102979 to $126476 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Division of Legal Affairs, Bureau of Program Counsel

24th Floor, Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Minimum Qualifications NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Associate Attorney Health Lit (G-28); OR a NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title at Grade 26 or above with current NYS Bar Admission and eligible for transfer to Associate Attorney Health Lit under Sections 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. (Candidates requesting consideration for transfer must also be a graduate of an accredited law school with a LLB or JD degree, and may also need to meet additional experiential conditions to qualify for consideration.)

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate must possess strong legal skills, and be an excellent communicator, negotiator and advocate.  The preferred candidate must have demonstrated good decision-making ability, have good interpersonal skills, and must be able to understand and act as the legal expert on a large portfolio of diverse health-related topics.  Experience with corporate transactions, health insurance or managed care law, and/or regulatory or legislative drafting is desired.  

Duties Description Providing legal advice for multi-billion-dollar programs within the Department of Health; strong research and communication skills, legal writing, and time management essential. Representing the Department of Health at meetings and negotiations with the Executive Chamber, Division of Budget, legislature, and meetings with outside stakeholders. Assuring quality and consistency of legal opinions provided to key policy makers within the Department and Executive branch. Consulting with and providing guidance to colleagues within the Division of Legal Affairs on issues related to programs for which the Associate Attorney has expertise. Reviewing and analyzing high-profile legal issues. Working with Department program staff to draft and review statutes and regulations, and to facilitate the development of health care policies within legal parameters. 

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

Name Human Resources Management Group, JGL/AAHL/87170

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference JGL/AAHL/87170 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, JGL/AAHL/87170, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.