Review Vacancy
AgencyWorkers' Compensation Board
TitleAssociate Attorney, WCB Item #4216
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $112528 to $138203 Annually
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Director and Deputy Director of the Administrative Review Division (ARD), the duties include, but are not limited to:
* Train and supervise Senior Attorneys, Examiners and other support staff in ARD;
* Review proposed Memoranda of Decision (PMOD's) for factual and legal accuracy, undertake corrections and additional training of Senior Attorneys as needed;
* Manage the workflow of a team of Senior Attorneys;
* Supervise and complete performance evaluations for a team of Senior Attorneys;
* Interact with Board Members to address questions and concerns regarding PMOD's;
* Participate in bi-weekly Team Leader meetings;
* Undertake special projects at the direction of the Director and Deputy Director;
* The Associate Attorney may also prepare and present CLE programs for Board Members and WCB attorneys.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.
OR
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or non-competitive 55 b/c service as an Associate Attorney or be eligible to transfer under section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
OR
Non-Competitive Promotion Qualification:
If the number of eligible interested candidates is three or less, the agency, at its discretion, may nominate a candidate for a non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. If approved by Civil Service, this would be considered a permanent appointment.
In order to be eligible for an NCP, candidates must be an employee of the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) and have two years of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Senior Attorney.
OR
Provisional Qualifications:
Must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had two years of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Senior Attorney.
If appointed provisionally, the incumbent will need to take the next Civil Service examination for this title and pass with a score that will be immediately reachable on the resulting eligible list. Failure to take, pass and achieve a reachable score on the examination may result in revocation of the appointment.
Additional Comments Please Note: This position requires both in-office and remote work. A hybrid telecommuting schedule can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• 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.
Health Care Benefits
• 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.
Additional Benefits
• 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.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is an equal opportunity employer. The Board does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The Board is dedicated to eliminating injustices and ensuring diversity in our workforce so we can better serve our staff and create a space where all feel safe to be themselves. To help meet those goals, we encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. We are looking for candidates who are committed to working in and contributing to an environment that fosters a sense of belonging, as well as inclusion, and celebrates people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives.
We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires a reasonable accommodation, please send a request to officeofgeneralcounsel@wcb.ny.gov.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Address
328 State Street
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should send a letter of interest and resume which lists your actual Civil Service title, salary grade and specific verifiable information as to how you meet the minimum qualifications to be eligible to apply for this position. Please send your application to HRM@WCB.ny.gov (email applications are preferred). It is important that you reference the WCB Item #4216 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. (Please do not reference the Vacancy ID No.)