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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/16/20

Applications Due01/31/20

Vacancy ID78067

NY HELPNo

AgencyState, Department of

TitleSenior Attorney

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $81446 to $102661 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 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address One Commerce Plaza

99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12231

Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent competitive service as a Senior Attorney; or one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law with current New York State Bar Admission.

Duties Description The senior attorney will serve as assigned counsel to one or more program areas within the Department of State, including consumer protection, building standards and codes, licensing, corporations, human resources, and contracts.

Depending on the program area to which the senior attorney is assigned, the duties may include:
• providing legal advice to program staff in specific subject matter areas;
• prosecution of administration enforcement actions,
• including preparation of case files, drafting pleadings, settlement negotiations, and hearings;
• research and preparation of memoranda on legal matters;
• legal review, preparation and modification of contracts;
• review and comment on applications submitted for review
• drafting legislation and commenting on legislative proposals;
• drafting regulations pursuant to the State Administrative Procedure Act;
• legal review of responses to Freedom of Information law requests.

The senior attorney will also be expected to handle special projects when assigned by the General Counsel.

Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Office is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

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

Name Kristine Herbert

Telephone (518) 474-2752

Fax (518) 402-3656

Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza

99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1150

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12231

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume detailing education and experience along with one professional writing sample. Please include the Vacancy ID number in your response.

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