Senior Attorney/ Assistant Attorney 1,2,3 (NY HELPS) - 94067

State of New York•Albany, NY

34d•$66,951 - $121,413•Remote

About The Position

These positions are assigned to the Bureau of Professional Medical Conduct in the Department of Health's Division of Legal Affairs. The Bureau of Professional Medical Conduct prosecutes physicians, physician assistants and other licensees for professional misconduct. Attorneys in the Bureau work closely with staff from the Office of Professional Medical Conduct. The candidates would be expected to: 1. Represent the Department in administrative hearings related to the prosecution of physicians, physician assistants and other licensees for professional misconduct. 2. Draft appeal briefs in matters before the Administrative Review Board. 3. Prepare Statements of Charges, Notices of Hearing, Subpoenas, Post-hearing submissions, and other legal documents. 4. Review Investigative materials, interview and prepare lay and expert witnesses for hearings, and analyze and develop evidence for proceedings and disciplinary hearings. 5. Draft and negotiate Consent Agreements, Surrenders, Non-Disciplinary Orders, Summary Suspensions, and other documents related to case resolution. 6. Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda. 7. Provide legal and practical advice and recommendations to OPMC executive, investigative, and administrative staff. 8. Prioritize cases, manage caseload, and promptly document entries in Hearing Tracker 9. Interact with staff from other Federal, State and City governmental agencies.

Requirements

Reassignment: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as an Assistant Attorney 1, NS, Assistant Attorney 2, NS, Assistant Attorney 3, NS or Senior Attorney, G-25.
Transfer: Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
NY HELPS:
Assistant Attorney 1, NS: Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission.
Assistant Attorney 2, NS: Admission to NYS Bar.
Assistant Attorney 3, NS: 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. 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. This position may be designated 55-b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Nice To Haves

The candidates for these positions need to have strong legal and organizational skills; possess excellent oral and written communication skills; be able to work in a fast-paced legal environment; and be able to work as a member of a team.
It would be very desirable if the candidates had criminal or civil trial experience or administrative hearing experience.

Responsibilities

Represent the Department in administrative hearings related to the prosecution of physicians, physician assistants and other licensees for professional misconduct.
Draft appeal briefs in matters before the Administrative Review Board.
Prepare Statements of Charges, Notices of Hearing, Subpoenas, Post-hearing submissions, and other legal documents.
Review Investigative materials, interview and prepare lay and expert witnesses for hearings, and analyze and develop evidence for proceedings and disciplinary hearings.
Draft and negotiate Consent Agreements, Surrenders, Non-Disciplinary Orders, Summary Suspensions, and other documents related to case resolution.
Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda.
Provide legal and practical advice and recommendations to OPMC executive, investigative, and administrative staff.
Prioritize cases, manage caseload, and promptly document entries in Hearing Tracker
Interact with staff from other Federal, State and City governmental agencies.