Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleCollection and Civil Prosecution Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $54860 to $66634 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of the New York State Attorney General

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12224

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS:
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 maybe 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 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.
Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
• Two years of full-time experience in the collection of debts or two years of full-time experience as a Legal Assistant.
Substitution: An associate or higher degree in legal assistant/paralegal studies or law from a regionally accredited college or university accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), or one cited by the American Bar Association (ABA) as following acceptable practices; or completion of a legal assistant/paralegal studies non-degree certificate program where the certificate was issued by a regionally accredited or ACICS accredited college or university or one cited by the American Bar Association as following acceptable practices may substitute for two years of experience.

Duties Description • Reviews unpaid accounts referred by various State agencies.
• Determines if the accounts are sufficiently documented and economically feasible to prosecute.
• For accounts in which collection appears unlikely or insubstantial, prepares and supports recommendations for write-off.
• For collectable accounts, investigates and assembles pertinent information, including the legal identities of debtors and liable third parties, evidence of obligation and default, payment histories, credit records and asset inventories.
• Traces the current whereabouts of debtors and liable third parties using various research tools and techniques.
• Seeks contact with debtors and liable third parties or their legal representatives to determine their understanding of the debt and the consequences of failure to pay it.
• Prepares billings for insurance and other third-party payers.
• Negotiates terms of settlement within guidelines authorized by the supervising attorney.
• If unable to obtain debtor compliance, obtains attorney approval to initiate court action to compel compliance, drafting for attorney’s signature the various subpoenas, affidavits, interrogatories, motions, and pleadings to secure a judgment.
• Analyzes adversaries' responses for their sufficiency and evaluates any objections received.
• Enforces money judgments by locating debtor assets and initiating various collections procedures such as garnishments and liens.
• Maintains tracking systems to monitor case status, legal developments, repayments, and closures.
• Prepares final court documents and releases any remaining restrictions such as salary attachments and transcript hold.
• Assists litigating attorneys in the prosecution of debtor accounts by performing legal research, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, maintaining liaison with referring agencies, responding to inquiries from defendants and third parties or their representatives, managing trial exhibits, preparing, filing and tracking relevant court papers, and monitoring payment schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments Careers with the State offer multiple benefits including paid vacation leave (13+ days per year), sick leave, paid State holidays off, health insurance including vision & dental, entry into the NYS retirement (pension) system, education and training, eligibility for public student loan forgiveness, and job stability with promotional opportunities. Workplace flexibilities include multiple options for employees including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

The agency's hours of operation are Monday through Friday, between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm (37.5 hours/week).
Scheduling determinations are dependent upon the needs of each Bureau and will be communicated during interviews.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Bureau

Telephone (518)776-2500

Fax

Email Address HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of the New York State Attorney General

The Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please submit a cover letter that includes a statement describing how you meet the minimum qualifications and a resume to hr.recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Please be sure to include the Vacancy ID # and job title in the subject of your email.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

For more information about the Attorney General's Office visit www.ag.ny.gov.