Review Vacancy
TitleSupervising Attorney - Albany, Buffalo, NYC
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $127507 to $160911 Annually
Duties Description The New York State Department of Labor Counsel’s Office is seeking a highly skilled Supervising Attorney to join our team and play a key role in the administration and enforcement of the Labor Law. Under the supervision of a Principal Attorney, the Supervising Attorney will provide expert legal advice to Department of Labor (Department) staff and manage the day-to-day operations of legal staff in their assigned portfolios. The Supervising Attorney will supervise Associate Attorneys working in a wide range of program areas related to the Department’s enforcement of the Labor Law and employer operations. The Supervising Attorney is expected to advise the Department’s leadership team on legal issues and oversee enforcement and litigation matters arising within their assigned portfolio. The Supervising Attorney will act as a key liaison between the General Counsel’s Office and the Department’s program areas, balancing legal risk with operational and policy objectives.
The Supervising Attorney will act as lead counsel for matters involving complex legal issues, including novel areas of law, and high-profile or multi-party litigation; review the work of Associate Attorneys; and regularly serve as a legal advisor to the Department’s leadership team. The Supervising Attorney may be required to provide subject matter expertise to the General Counsel and Commissioner of Labor, as well as the Governor’s Office, legislature, and other stakeholders.
Specific duties include but are not limited to:
• Supervise Associate Attorneys, as well as other Counsel’s Office staff, and review and approve completed work, observe and monitor hearings, and review decisions from administrative law judges.
• Provide counsel and advice to Department staff regarding the interpretation and implementation of legislation, regulations, and court decisions.
• Assign and monitor caseloads, including review and approval of a wide variety of legal documents including documents related to administrative hearings and litigation.
• Provide training and professional development opportunities for staff, including developing and implementing general legal training programs and programs specific to the needs of the Department.
• Evaluate and approve legal interpretations, advisory opinions, forms, policy memoranda, and other documents prepared by staff.
• Draft and revise complex, sensitive, or novel legal interpretations, advisory opinions, and other documents.
• Discuss and negotiate with attorneys about claims, complaints, lawsuits, and other legal matters.
• Advise Department staff and representatives from other state and local agencies about legal matters.
• Oversee litigation strategy for cases involving the Department, coordinating with the Office of the Attorney General when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications To be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office will contact you via phone.
Admission to the New York State Bar and current registration to practice law in New York State is necessary for continued employment. Disbarment or loss of registration shall result in termination or suspension of employment.
Candidates reachable on the Civil Service Eligible list(s) will be canvassed. However, you may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:
Reassignment Qualifications: (DOL EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one (1) year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a Supervising Attorney if you have less than one (1) year, you must be reachable on the current Supervising Attorney eligible list for this location, if one exists.
52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications: (DOL EMPLOYEES ONLY)
To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the Department of Labor promotion field and have one (1) year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as Associate Attorney or Associate Attorney (Various Parenthetics). If 3 or fewer qualified Department of Labor Associate Attorney or Associate Attorney (Various Parenthetics) respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified Associate Attorney or Associate Attorney (Various Parenthetics) without further examination.
Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.
52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
Current State employees with one (1) year of permanent or contingent-permanent service as salary grade 29/M3 and designated administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.*
*Transfer candidates must also possess a law degree from an accredited college or university and be able to provide evidence of current registration to practice law in New York State.
Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/ .
Provisional Qualifications: (DOL EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Associate Attorney or Associate Attorney (Various Parenthetics), with one (1) year of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service may apply. The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.
Note: It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your application; your application should describe in detail the kind of service and information you provide to the general public. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor. Additionally, in accordance with Civil Service Law, provisional service immediately prior to a permanent appointment to this title is now credited towards the completion of probation upon permanent appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with other government agencies, regulators, and a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Experience with complex state or federal litigation or enforcement matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal staff and leadership.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple and shifting priorities and be able to meet both formal and informal deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Attorneys with immigration experience are encouraged to apply.
Additional Comments Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.
Additional location pay is available for the following counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC-Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam.
If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.
Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.
Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States.
Please note: Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various divisions/positions, there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
• Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
• NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
• Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
• Paid Parental Leave
Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us
DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.
Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov
Email Address YourDOLJourneyIsHere@labor.ny.gov
Address
State Office Campus, Building 12
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Labor.
https://on.ny.gov/apply2dol
Please refer to Vacancy ID and title when applying. Add preferred location in Location box.
All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Unofficial transcripts and/or other documents will be required for certain positions as indicated in the minimum qualifications. These documents must be received by December 23, 2025. Documents must be uploaded as unlocked and accessible attachments. If experiencing difficulties with the above link, please reach out to YourDOLJourneyisHere@labor.ny.gov
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.)
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov.