Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleSenior Attorney

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $76748 to $96732 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

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? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Rensselaer

Street Address Capital View Office Park- Legal Affairs

52 Washington Street

City Rensselaer

StateNY

Zip Code12144

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications
One year of permanent competitive as a Senior Attorney or one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
And
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.

Duties Description
The candidate will represent OCFS in family court proceedings involving youth in OCFS custody including, among others, extensions of placement and in administrative proceedings involving youth in OCFS custody including, among others, emergency transfers;

The candidate will assist with or be personally responsible for the representation of OCFS in judicial and administrative proceedings by, among other things, providing legal support to the Attorney General’s Office in conducting defensive litigation; reviewing cases, coordinating investigations, conferring with program officials, preparing and presenting arguments, litigation strategy, findings, orders or decisions, and evaluating and negotiating settlements;

The candidate will be expected to be able to prepare concise written legal memoranda and briefs related to litigation involving OCFS officials and employees; to analyze and summarize cases and information pertinent to constitutional provisions, statutes, rules, regulations, policies and opinions; and to conduct legal research of statutes, decisions, opinions and other legal sources;

The candidate will be expected to be able to conduct hearings and administrative proceedings by, among other things, preparing opening statements and summations, arguing motions, examining witnesses, consulting with parties to the proceeding, examining evidence, preparing briefs, negotiating settlement, and interpreting pertinent laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and policies. Additional duties may be discussed at the interview.

Additional Comments If you are on the Legal Specialties eligible list you may receive a canvass letter.

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

Contact Information

Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-474-0017

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel, EOA #16-573 CEB

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter giving the Title, Location, and EOA Number of the position being applied for. Please provide your email address and your work, home and cell phone numbers. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.