Review Vacancy
AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $88161 to $111111 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar Association, be licensed to practice law in New York State, and have two years of post-Bar legal experience to be appointed to the Senior Attorney, G-25.
Candidates who have graduated from law school and who possess credentials and experience less than that described above will be required to serve in a traineeship leading to Senior Attorney, Grade 25. The length of the traineeship will be determined by the credentials and experience possessed by a candidate. As shown below:
Assistant Attorney 1, NS = 18: Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission.
Assistant Attorney 2, NS = 20: Admission to New York State Bar.
Assistant Attorney 3, NS = 22: You must have 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.
Senior Attorney, Grade 25: You must have 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.
Appointment method:
Continuous Recruitment List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the Civil Service eligible list for Legal Specialties (#20-131). Information regarding eligibility is available on the Civil Service Examination Announcement at: Legal Specialties » Department of Civil Service (ny.gov)
Reassignment Qualification: You must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Attorney, G-25.
Transfer Qualifications: Under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law: One year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service as an Assistant Attorney 1, NS; Assistant Attorney 2, NS; Assistant Attorney 3, NS; or Senior Attorney, Grade 25
Transfer Qualifications: Under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law: You must have one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Eligible titles include: Senior Attorney.
55-b/c Qualification:
1. You must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree.
2. Candidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to this position must use this link to apply (https://fs30.formsite.com/zMiW7u/5daykmjljv/index.html) by June 27, 2022. Please be sure to designate which position you’re applying for. If you are interested in this position, please submit a copy of your Department of Civil Service eligibility letter, your current resume, and a cover letter.
3. Information about the Workers with Disabilities 55-b and the Veterans with Disabilities employment program 55-c can be found at https://www.cs.ny.gov/dpm/c55.cfm
Notes:
1. Appropriate part-time and volunteer experience, which can be verified, will be accepted on a prorated basis in determining the appropriate appointment level. Also, experience gained subsequent to admission to the Bar in a state having reciprocity with New York State can be credited only after admission to the New York State Bar. Candidates must note such experience and the existence of the admission reciprocity agreement at the time of interview.
2. Your degree or college credit must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the NYS Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to the Examination Information Desk of the NYS Department of Civil Service for a list of acceptable companies who provide this service. This information can also be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
Duties Description Under the supervision of an Associate Attorney, this position provides a full range of technical legal services in support of Department programs. This position serves as a legal advisor to program administrators, policy analysts, and division staff in the day-to-day operation of these programs. This position will be responsible for undertaking legal research, interpreting statutes and regulations, drafting regulations and related rule making documents, [litigation papers], memoranda, opinions, and correspondence.
Duties include but are not limited to:
• The preparation of legal actions to enforce laws, rules, regulations, etc., collects fees for services rendered by the agency, and reviews claims and approves payments
• Provide assistance with the development of contracts, the solicitation of Requests of Proposals and Invitations for Bid;
• Prepare drafts of proposed legislation and its submission after review to the Legislature;
• Discuss proposed and new legislation with agency personnel, legislators, and staffs;
• Recommend changes in or proposes new agency rules, regulations, policy statements, etc.
• Handle or supervise the administration of Freedom of Information Law requests and document review.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address recruitment@agriculture.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingCandidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to this position must use this link to apply:https://fs30.formsite.com/zMiW7u/5daykmjljv/index.html by June 27, 2022. Please submit a copy of your current resume, college transcript(s) and a cover letter within the online application.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Sacco in Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or recruitment@agriculture.ny.gov.
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 info@goer.ny.gov.