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AgencyWorkers' Compensation Board

TitleCounsel, WCB Item #2632

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $143454 to $180438 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 20%

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? Yes

County Schenectady

Street Address Office of General Counsel, Division Management

328 State Street

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12305

Minimum Qualifications Law degree from an accredited law school; admission to, and member in good standing of, the New York State Bar; and eight years of relevant post-bar experience.

Preferred Qualifications - A good working knowledge of Workers’ Compensation law and the legal issues arising in the administration of the statute. Legislative Counsel experience a plus.

Duties Description Under general direction of the Executive Director of the Workers’ Compensation Board, is responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of all operations and functions of the Office of General Counsel and serves as Counsel to the Board with respect to all legal and legislative matters.
• Directs the overall operation and supervision of the Office of General Counsel.
• Attends meetings of the Full Board, provides expert legal counsel, and renders opinions as requested.
• Accompanies the Chair and the Executive Director to meetings of the Advisory Committees, legislative hearings, and other conferences and meetings where the need for expert legal counsel is indicated.
• Cooperates with the Attorney General in all litigation and proceedings affecting the Board. Reviews all litigation against the Board and assists in the preparation of pleadings and briefs.
• Cooperates with heads of legal staffs of other State agencies whose functions are related to those of the Board.
• Provides expert legal assistance to the Chair and the Executive Director in the preparation and development of proposed legislation affecting the varied programs of the Board. Serves as the Chairman’s legal advisor at legislative sessions and at committee hearings.
• Supervises the Health Provider Discipline Unit relating to investigations and findings of misconduct by authorized providers.
• Supervises the professional Practice Unit was developed to focus on issues regarding attorneys and representatives who appear before the board
• Supervises the Adjudication Division, to ensure proper formal and informal resolution by conciliators and Workers’ Compensation Law Judges
• Supervises the Administrative Review Division, and Full Board Review team, with respect to all processes involving administrative appeals.
• Supervise legal operations involving Paid Family Leave (PFL), including regulations, PFL discrimination, and the administration of the statutory Arbitration contract.
• Serve directly as, or supervise, a FOIL officer, a Records Access Officer, and a FOIL appeals officer.

Additional Comments Please Note: A telecommuting schedule can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.

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

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone

Fax 518-486-6364

Email Address HRM@WCB.NY.GOV

Address

Street Human Resources Management

328 State Street

City Schenectady

State NY

Zip Code 12305

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should send a letter of interest and resume which lists your actual Civil Service title, salary grade and specific verifiable information as to how you meet the minimum qualifications to be eligible to apply for this position. Please send your application to HRM@WCB.ny.gov (email applications are preferred). It is important that you reference the WCB Item #2632 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. (Please do not reference the Vacancy ID No.)