Workers' Compensation Law - General Attorney in Rochester, NY

Government

Rochester, NY

Workers' Compensation Law - General Attorney in Rochester, NY

Attorney

1-2 yrs required

No

Job Title
Senior Attorney/Assistant Attorney 1/2/3 (NY HELPS)

Job Responsibilities
As a Senior Attorney, your duties may include providing "in-house counsel" advice to program managers, preparing pleadings, planning litigation strategies, drafting legislation, rules, and regulations, analyzing legal opinions, briefs, and other materials, performing 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 qualifications:
- Assistant Attorney 1: Requires graduation from law school or eligibility to take the NYS Bar Examination, with a starting salary of $66,951.
- Assistant Attorney 2: Requires admission to the NYS Bar, with a starting salary of $74,193.
- Assistant Attorney 3: Requires one year as Assistant Attorney 2 or admission to the NYS Bar and one year of subsequent professional legal experience, with a starting salary of $82,326.
- Senior Attorney: Requires one year as an Assistant Attorney 3, or admission to the NYS Bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience, with a starting salary of $96,336.

Location pay is applicable for positions filled Downstate and in the Mid-Hudson Region. Candidates may also qualify with one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with Section , , or of the Civil Service law.

Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $66,951 to $121,413 annually. 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.

Additional Information
This role is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS), allowing for non-competitive appointments that do not require an examination. Employees hired under this program are expected to have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status within one year of permanent appointment, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then have the same rights and privileges as competitive class employees of New York State. The position offers a work-life balance and a generous benefits package worth 65% of salary, which includes:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Thirteen paid holidays annually
- Thirteen days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service
- Five days of paid personal leave annually
- Thirteen days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight days paid sick leave annually for M/C
- Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff

Health Care Benefits
- Employees and dependents can choose from various affordable and generous health insurance programs
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Enrollment in the New York State pension system, recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation, or an Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with an 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply)
- NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only)
- Eligibility for various life insurance options
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Program
- Flexible Spending Program, allowing employees to set aside pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

The organization is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to eliminating injustices and ensuring diversity in the workforce. They encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply and seek candidates committed to fostering a sense of belonging, inclusion, and celebrating diverse backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify identity.

Application Process
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, indicating preferred locations, and a resume detailing their Civil Service title, salary grade, and specific verifiable information on how they meet the minimum qualifications. Applications should be sent to the designated email address, referencing the WCB Item #8000 in the subject line to ensure receipt.

Available WCB Locations include:
- Albany
- Binghamton
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Long Island/Garden City
- Manhattan
- White Plains
- Queens
- Rochester
- Schenectady
- Syracuse