3 (NY HELPS) WCB Items #2680 and 8265

State of New York•Schenectady, NY

38d•$66,951 - $121,413•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of an Associate Attorney, the Senior Attorney reviews case files, analyzes evidence, conducts legal research and drafts Proposed Memorandum of Decision (PMODs), in response to appeals filed under the Workers' Compensation Law (WCL), Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law (VFBL), and the Volunteer Ambulance Workers' Benefit Law (VAWBL). The Senior Attorney prepares PMODs in line with current case law and Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) policies and procedures. Relevant issues and contentions shall be reviewed, addressed, and resolved. WCB provided research tools shall be consulted, a legal analysis shall be provided, and a recommended conclusion shall be reached. PMODs are submitted electronically for proofing and then submitted electronically for review to the assigned Associate Attorney. Senior Attorneys may be assigned to specified projects in accordance with the needs of the office and/or may choose to draft and present instructive presentations for CLE credit; all Senior Attorneys may attend internal CLEs presented by the Board, with supervisory approval.

Requirements

Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.
Assistant Attorney 1 - Law School Graduation (or other eligibility to take the NYS Bar Examination).
Assistant Attorney 2 - Admission to NYS Bar.
Assistant Attorney 3 - One year as Assistant Attorney 2 or admission to the NYS Bar and one year of subsequent professional legal experience.
Senior Attorney - One year as an Assistant Attorney 3, or 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.

Responsibilities

Reviews case files.
Analyzes evidence.
Conducts legal research.
Drafts Proposed Memorandum of Decision (PMODs) in response to appeals filed under the Workers' Compensation Law (WCL), Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law (VFBL), and the Volunteer Ambulance Workers' Benefit Law (VAWBL).
Prepares PMODs in line with current case law and Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) policies and procedures.
Reviews, addresses, and resolves relevant issues and contentions.
Consults WCB provided research tools.
Provides a legal analysis.
Reaches a recommended conclusion.
Submits PMODs electronically for proofing and then submits electronically for review to the assigned Associate Attorney.
May be assigned to specified projects in accordance with the needs of the office and/or may choose to draft and present instructive presentations for CLE credit.
May attend internal CLEs presented by the Board, with supervisory approval.

Benefits

Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 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, which allows employees to set aside pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.