Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleAssociate Attorney

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade663

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $115283 to $145682 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza

Swan Street - Core 4

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) provides operational support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year, supporting more than 4,900 applications for 53 New York State Agencies.

Under the general supervision of a Supervising Attorney, M4, the Associate Attorney, M3, will provide the following legal services to ITS program areas, project teams, IT Portfolios and executive management: Duties include but are not limited to:
•Draft and negotiate IT hardware, software, maintenance services and related contracts with commercial vendors
•Assist and advise on competitive procurements for technology
•Research, advise, provide assistance and interpret legal and policy issues relating to pre-existing, new, and cutting-edge deployment of technology across State agencies
• Draft and interpret inter-agency agreements and other legal documents to effectuate the coordination of the State provision of IT services
• Draft and review legislation and regulations relating to the provision of IT services and other programs related to ITS;
• Supervise and direct Senior Attorneys in their provision of legal services to ITS program areas, project teams, IT Portfolios and executive management
• Assist on other special projects and assignments as needed

Minimum Qualifications Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Associate Attorney, M-3/SG-28; OR who are M-2/SG-27 and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second, consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two grades.

CANDIDATES MUST BE IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE NEW YORK STATE BAR.

Note: If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed below. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list certification for this title in order to be list appointed. Please respond to all eligible list canvasses received.

Additional Comments Fingerprinting and background check are required for employment with ITS.

Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.

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

How to Apply

Name Posting Responses

Telephone

Fax 518 402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter, and indicate that you are applying for Associate Attorney and include the Vacancy ID of this posting in your subject line. Please specify in your cover letter how you meet the minimum qualifications.