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#1887 - Senior Attorney
Rendering "in-house counsel" advice to program managers; preparing pleadings; planning litigation strategy; drafting legislation, rules, and regulations; analyzing legal opinions, briefs and other material; performing legal research and analysis; drafting or reviewing contracts; preparing opinions and memoranda of law; or appearing at administrative tribunals or courts.
Representing the Retirement System at administrative hearings. Review and provide responses to subpoenas, records requests, powers of attorney, trust documents, estate papers, and guardianship orders submitted to the Retirement System. Review and prepare legal documents, supporting documentation, legislation, and/or regulations. Review settlement agreements and collective bargaining agreements to advise on the pensionability of salary and service.
Position Summary:
Item #: 01199
Bargaining Unit: Public Employees Federation
Division: Legal Services
Bureau: Retirement Legal
Jurisdictional Class: Competitive
Appointment Type: Contingent/Permanent
Salary Grade: 025
Salary Range: $66,951 - $121,413
Employment Type: FULL TIME
Occupational Category: Legal
NY HELPS: Yes
Travel Percentage: 0%
Work Week: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 9-5PM
Shift:
Mandatory Overtime: No
Compressed Workweek Allowed: No
Telecommuting Allowed: Yes
How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, you must create a candidate profile or log in to your profile and upload the documents listed below:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Writing sample
• Transcripts

Please ensure the item number 01199-JMB is included in each document's file name. Transcripts are required if the position has educational requirements or allows education as a substitution for minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the
New York State Comptroller.
No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS)
Program.
Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program:
• For appointment to the Assistant Attorney 1 you must have: Law school graduation and/or eligibility for the NYS Bar Admission.
• For appointment to the Assistant Attorney 2 you must have: Admission to the NYS Bar.
• For appointment to the Assistant Attorney 3 you must have: 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.
• For appointment to the Senior Attorney, you must have: 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.
OR
Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Position may be filled at the Senior Attorney level or one within the Legal 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

55-b/c:
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)
Transfer Options:
70.1 Transfer:
For a 70.1 transfer to the Senior Attorney, SG-25, you must have one year of permanent competitive service in an approved 70.1 title allocated to a salary grade 23 or above.
52.6 Transfer:
For a 52.6 transfer to the Senior Attorney, SG-25, you must have one year of permanent competitive service in an approved 52.6 title allocated to a salary grade 23 or above and must have 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3 OR admission to the New York State Bar AND 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)
Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.
Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Attorney admitted to practice in New York, or eligible for the NYS Bar Exam
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent legal research skills and ability to analyze legal issues
• Experience in conducting administrative hearings
• Trust and Estates, Guardianship and Powers of Attorney experience
• Knowledge of or experience with administrative law
• Familiarity with New York State Retirement System

Traineeship Salary Information:
The position may be filled at the Assistant Attorney 1 equated to SG-18 ($66,951), Assistant Attorney 2 equated to SG-20 ($74,193), or Assistant Attorney 3 SG-22 ($82,326) based on the candidate's education, experience, and previous state service. Salary is nonnegotiable.
Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Senior Attorney SG-25 ($96,336) following successful completion of the traineeship.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact:
Division Contact:
Kelli Bailey
legaladmin@osc.ny.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Jennifer Brantigan
(518) 474-1924
Recruit@osc.ny.gov
The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications.
Telecommuting
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's primary residence location, duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.
Reasonable Accommodation
The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.
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