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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 07/23/26
Applications Due08/02/26
Vacancy ID220521
NY HELPYes
AgencyWorkers Compensation Board
TitleSenior Attorney/Assistant Attorney 1/2/3 (NY HELPS) WCB Item #3026
Occupational CategoryLegal
Salary Grade25
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $70951 to $125413 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Kings
Street Address Office of General Counsel, Administrative Review
300 Cadman Plaza West
City Brooklyn
StateNY
Zip Code11201
Duties Description Under the direction of an Associate Attorney, the Senior Attorney reviews case files, analyzes evidence, conducts legal research and drafts Proposed Memorandums of Decision (PMOD's), in response to appeals filed under the Workers' Compensation Law, Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law, and the Volunteer Ambulance Workers' Benefit Law. The Senior Attorney prepares PMOD's in accordance with current case law and WCB policies and procedures. The Senior Attorney reviews, addresses and resolves relevant issues and the contentions of the parties. The Senior Attorney consults legal research tools, provides legal analysis, and reaches a recommended conclusion. PMOD's are submitted electronically for proof-reading and then for review by the designated Associate Attorney. Senior Attorneys may be assigned to special projects in accordance with the needs of the office and/or may draft and present instructive presentations for CLE credit; all Senior Attorneys may attend internal CLE's presented by the Board, with supervisory approval.
Please Note: This position requires both in-office and remote work. A hybrid telecommuting schedule can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.
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, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making permanent non-competitive appointments and the official probationary period will begin.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), 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 a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
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.
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Assistant Attorney 1 - Starting salary $70,951. Law School Graduation (or other eligibility to take the NYS Bar Examination).
Assistant Attorney 2 - Starting salary $78,193. Admission to NYS Bar.
Assistant Attorney 3 - Starting salary $86,326. One year as Assistant Attorney 2 or admission to the NYS Bar and one year of subsequent professional legal experience.
Senior Attorney - Starting salary $100,336. Admission to the NYS bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience.
55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must meet the minimum qualifications and provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response. Candidates must meet the non-competitive minimum qualifications listed above.
TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with Section 52.6, 70.1 OR 70.4 of the Civil Service law.
70.4 transfer candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a position allocated to a SG-16 or higher and possess a bachelor's degree and have standing on the Legal Specialties exam list.
Additional Comments Please Note: This position requires both in-office and remote work. A hybrid telecommuting schedule can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Health Care Benefits
Additional Benefits
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
The Workers' Compensation Board (Board) is an equal opportunity employer. The Board does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The Board is dedicated to eliminating injustices and ensuring diversity in our workforce so we can better serve our staff and create a space where all feel safe to be themselves. To help meet those goals, we encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. We are looking for candidates who are committed to working in and contributing to an environment that fosters a sense of belonging, as well as inclusion, and celebrates people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives.
We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires a reasonable accommodation, please send a request to officeofgeneralcounsel@wcb.ny.gov.
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 which lists which WCB locations you would be interested in 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 #3026 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. (Please do not reference the Vacancy ID No.)
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