Workers' Compensation Law - General Attorney in Garden City, NY

Government

Garden City, NY

Workers' Compensation Law - General Attorney in Garden City, NY

Attorney

1-2 yrs required

No

Job Title
Senior Attorney/Assistant Attorney 1/2/3 (NY HELPS) WCB Item #8000

Job Responsibilities
As a Senior Attorney, your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of legal tasks. These may include providing "in-house counsel" advice to program managers, preparing pleadings, planning litigation strategies, drafting legislation, rules, and regulations, and analyzing legal opinions, briefs, and other materials. You will also be involved in conducting legal research and analysis, drafting or reviewing contracts, preparing opinions and memoranda of law, and appearing at administrative tribunals or courts.

Education and Experience Information
The position may be filled at various levels depending on the qualifications of the candidate:

- Assistant Attorney 1: Starting salary of $66,951, requiring graduation from law school or eligibility to take the NYS Bar Examination.
- Assistant Attorney 2: Starting salary of $74,193, requiring admission to the NYS Bar.
- Assistant Attorney 3: Starting salary of $82,326, requiring one year as an Assistant Attorney 2 or admission to the NYS Bar and one year of subsequent professional legal experience.
- Senior Attorney: Starting salary of $96,336, requiring one year as an Assistant Attorney 3, or admission to the NYS Bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience.

Additionally, candidates may qualify through transfer options as specified by the New York State Civil Service law, provided they have the necessary service time and educational background.

Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $66,951 to $121,413 annually. Location Pay will be included for positions filled Downstate and in the Mid-Hudson Region. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate at the beginning of the Salary Range.

Additional Information
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Appointment Type: Contingent Permanent
- Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Class
- Travel Percentage: 0%
- Workweek: Monday to Friday, hours per week from 9 AM to 5 PM
- Telecommuting Allowed: Yes, a hybrid telecommuting schedule can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.

Benefits
The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

- Holiday & Paid Time Off: Thirteen paid holidays annually, thirteen days of paid vacation leave in the first year, increasing with additional years of service, five days of paid personal leave annually, and thirteen days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight days for M/C.
- Health Care Benefits: A variety of affordable health insurance programs, family dental, and vision benefits at no additional cost.
- Additional Benefits: Public Service Loan Forgiveness, enrollment in the New York State pension system or an Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan, NYS Deferred Compensation, an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan, Paid Parental Leave, and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only), eligibility for various life insurance options, access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Program, and a Flexible Spending Program for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.

The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from marginalized communities to apply. It is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.