Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleSenior Attorney - NY HELPS

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $93530 to $117875 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of the New York State Attorney General, Contract Approval Unit

The Capitol

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12224

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS:

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply and complete a probationary period.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Candidates eligible for 55b/c appointment who meet the Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications below are encouraged to apply.

Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

• Admission to the NYS bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Senior Attorney OR eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.

Duties Description • Review a wide variety of New York State instrumentality grants and negotiated contracts to ensure compliance with State statutes and advise State instrumentalities on how to clarify or amend vague or unacceptable terms.
• Advise State instrumentalities of legal implications regarding contract-related issues.
• Review and comment on the impact of proposed changes to agency and authority boilerplate contract language.
• Review and comment on the impact of proposed contract-related legislation and identify any potential issues with existing statutes.
• Work with the Office of the State Comptroller and State instrumentalities to standardize and improve the contracting process.
• Assist with projects having a divisional focus.
• Candidate must have experience working in a paperless environment and be proficient in utilizing electronic platforms to perform duties and store information regarding work product.
• Review a wide variety of agency and authority contracts, including construction, consultant, legal service, lease, financial, and technology contracts, and advise the agency or authority of any vague or unacceptable legal terms or procedural issues requiring clarification.
• Review insurance charters and construction and insurance adjuster bonds.
• Access Electronic Platforms and Review Contracts On-Line: Review and approve grant contracts, public authority contracts, and State agency contracts on separate, online platforms. Provide online notices regarding the approval or non-approval of contracts. Provide online questions or comments regarding individual contracts in order to clarify the terms of the contract. Provide online verification regarding the Unit’s acceptance of State contracts with sectarian contractors.
• Ability to multi-task between reviewing and commenting on contracts and responding to incoming communications regarding contracts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals working to serve the people of our State through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, the OAG offers a Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Bureau

Telephone 518-776-2500

Fax 518-915-7754

Email Address HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of the New York State Attorney General

The Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

 

Notes on ApplyingApplications must be submitted online. To apply, please copy and paste the following link in the URL:

https://lgr.ag.ny.gov/ords/f?p=136:10:::::P10_LGR_JOB_ID,P10_POSITIONTYPE,P10_LGR_WRITING_SAMPLE_IND:6021,22,

Further questions can be directed to hr.recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Please include Vacancy ID # 173101 in the subject of your email.

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