Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleSenior Attorney (Realty) - NY HELPS

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $93530 to $117875 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 5 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address NYS Office of the Attorney General, Real Property Bureau

146 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12224

Job Specifics

Duties Description •Review and approve state land purchase agreements, made by various state agencies, as to form and manner of execution.
•Search title.
•Examine title to land to be acquired by the state under land purchase agreements, including title abstracts, real property tax searches, reports of physical inspection, land surveys and other muniments of title.
•Identify all relevant objections to title. Prepare formal reports and certifications of title, pursuant to statute, on behalf of the NYS Attorney General.
•Assist and advise land vendors, state agency attorneys and staff, and title abstractors in clearing title to land to be acquired by the state.
•Communicate effectively with land vendors, their attorneys, and other parties.
•Draft deeds, affidavits of title and other instruments and closing papers to facilitate state land acquisitions.
•Approve deeds and closing papers delivered to the state as to legal sufficiency and recordability.
•Close title to state land acquisitions and approve disbursement of state funds to land vendors.
•Review and approve letters patent and other instruments of land conveyances by the state.
•Prepare legal opinions regarding questions of law concerning state real property and eminent domain.
•Assist and advise assistant attorneys general in litigation concerning state land and the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
•Conduct legal research regarding all the above.
•Maintain written files demonstrating the review of title, the clearing of title and the closing of title, as well as other matters.
•Supervise legal assistants and review their work.
•Prepare work records and periodic status reports.
•Perform other duties as assigned.

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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments.

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:
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position:

Senior Attorney (Realty):
Possess a Juris Doctorate degree
AND NYS Bar Admission
AND possess at least 2 years of subsequent satisfactory Legal experience.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Attorney.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for these titles. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter. Information about the examination and minimum qualifications for this title series can be found at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/announarchive/announcements/20-620.cfm

Section 52.6 Transfer to Senior Attorney (Realty): Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated SG-23 or higher eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Candidates must also meet the following minimum qualifications to transfer:
• Possess a Juris Doctorate degree
• Be admitted to the Bar to practice law in New York State or in a state with Bar reciprocity
• Possess at least 2 years of subsequent satisfactory Legal experience

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

As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals working to serve the people of our State through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, the OAG offers a Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

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 518-915-7754

Email Address HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General, Human Resources Management Bureau

The Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

 

Notes on ApplyingIf interested, please include documentation to indicate you meet one of the minimum qualifications criteria listed in the Specifics tab and submit a cover letter and resume.

For proper routing of email submissions, please include the vacancy number 177234 of this posting and the title of the position in the subject of your email to HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov.