Minimum Qualifications:
Transfers: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 or 52.6 transfer.
Open to the Public: 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, if the candidate meets the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.
NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Position may be filled at the Senior Attorney level or one of the Assistant Attorney traineeship appointment levels. Appointment title will be dependent upon qualifications of candidate selected.
Assistant Attorney 1 (Grade 18): Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission.
Assistant Attorney 2 (Grade 20): Admission to NYS Bar
Assistant Attorney 3 (Grade 22): 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): 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience
NOTE: Admission to the New York State Bar and current registration to practice law in New York State is required for continued employment. Disbarment or loss of registration shall result in termination or suspension of employment.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred candidate should be admitted to the NYS Bar and be a highly motivated, creative, and innovative individual interested in working in a fast-paced legal team environment. The preferred candidate must have strong legal skills, be able to adhere to strict deadlines, have demonstrated ethical and intuitive decision-making, have a working familiarity with public health issues, be able to work as a member of a team, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and should have the ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload and meet regular deadlines. The preferred candidate should possess working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Adobe, Excel and Westlaw and working knowledge of the NYS Public Health Law and regulations, health insurance and Medicaid rules and regulations, or the Public Officers Law.
Candidates who took and passed the Legal Specialties Examination are encouraged to apply.
Please specify in your cover letter and/or resume how you meet the minimum qualifications (as described above) when responding to this posting. Vagueness will not be interpreted in your favor and may disqualify you from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.
Duties Description The Senior Attorney will function either as a specialist in one or more program areas or as a generalist in litigation or enforcement. Senior Attorneys in the Division of Legal Affairs, NYSDOH, will have general knowledge or a background in administrative hearings, professional medical conduct, litigation, FOIL, criminal history records check, public health law, or insurance law. The incumbent will be knowledgeable and have experience with NYS Public Health Law and/or health insurance and medicaid. The incumbent may initiate legal actions and other proceedings or receive cases from superiors and prepare charges, specifications and orders to defendants; analyze and summarize cases and information pertinent to constitutional provisions, statutes, rules, regulations, policies and opinions and plan litigation strategy; prepare for judicial or administrative proceedings by reviewing cases, discussing strategy, coordinating investigations, examining case folders, conferring with program officials, preparing legal memoranda and issuing subpoenas; assist or personally conduct hearings; analyze legislation proposed by others for legal sufficiency and/or effect on agency programs; review, analyze, and comment on changes in laws, rules, regulations, etc., concerning effect on agency programs, to determine need for changes in agency laws; recommend technical corrections and amendments to existing laws; draft legislation and supporting memoranda and prepare requests to the Governor's Office and legislative leaders for introduction.
Additional Comments "The Senior Attorney/Traineeship titles are part of the NYS HELPS program. For the duration of the HELPS Program, these titles may be filled via permanent non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the titles for which they apply. At the close of the HELPS program, employees hired under the HELPS Program will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State.
Depending on how the candidates qualifies, the positions could be filled as competitive or non-competitive. Additionally, the positions may be filled in Albany or New York City. New York City employees will receive a downstate adjustment of $3,026."
"Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
•Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
•Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
•Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
•Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
•Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
•Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
•Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
•Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
•New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
•NYS Deferred Compensation
•Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
•Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
•And many more.. "
For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Group, JGL/SA/NYHELPS
Telephone 518-486-1812
Fax 518 473-3395
Email Address Resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Rm 2217, Corning Tower, ESP
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12237
Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference JGL/SA/NYHELPS included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, JGL/SA/NYHELPS, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.