Review Vacancy
AgencyWorkers' Compensation Board
TitleSenior Attorney, WCB item#4412
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $75243 to $94834 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates must be eligible to transfer under section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Candidates must have at least one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service in a qualifying title allocated to a grade 23 or higher. Qualified candidates must hold a Juris Doctorate degree and be admitted to the Bar to practice law in New York State.
Duties Description The incumbent will work in the Office of General Counsel assigned to the Litigation Unit. The Senior Attorney will be primarily responsible for providing legal support for litigation commenced by and against the Board, including third party action and collections; perform legal research in connection with correspondence received by the Board; respond to legal inquiries made by litigation stakeholders; represent the Board in connection with bankruptcy proceeding; and perform special legal projects as requested. The Senior Attorney will prepare legal papers, either directly or in conjuncture with the Attorney General's Office and/or outside counsel, in connection with lawsuits commenced by the Board and against the Board. The Senior Attorney will be cross-trained to understand applications for administrative review and Full Board Review, so that he/she can prepare proposed memorandum of decisions concerning such applications.
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Address
Street Schenectady Administrative Office
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 #4412 in the subject line
of your email to ensure receipt of your application. (Please do not reference the Vacancy ID No.)
If you are an active candidate on the Legal Specialties eligible list, please note this in your cover letter.