NY HELPYes

AgencyHuman Rights, Division of

TitleSenior Attorney (NYS 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 10%

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 Bronx

Street Address On Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor

Room 1084

City Bronx

StateNY

Zip Code10458

Duties Description Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prosecutes discrimination complaints on behalf of Division under New York State Human Rights Law.
• Reviews case files and related documentation, interviews witnesses, prepares cases and presents evidence at Division administrative hearings.
• Interviews complainants, gathers documents, evaluates evidence and discusses potential settlements with respondent’s counsel and participates in prehearing settlement conferences.
• Drafts preliminary conference hearing statements, objections to proposed hearings, and settlement agreements in accordance with Division policies.
• Documents case activity in Division’s Case Management System. Conducts additional tasks as assigned in furtherance of the Division’s activities.

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

Current New York State Division of Human Rights employee with one year or more permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as a Senior Attorney and are interested in reassignment; OR current New York State employees with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service in a position at SG-23 or above and eligible for transfer under section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Admission to the NYS bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience.

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.

At a future date, 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 an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Additional Comments We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 College Savings Program

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.

Position eligible for $4000 additional location pay.

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

Name Human Resources / CG

Telephone

Fax

Email Address HRresumes@dhr.ny.gov

Address

Street Division of Human Rights

Agency Bldg 1, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.