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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/20/15

Applications Due12/21/15

Vacancy ID26015

NY HELPNo

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleAssistant Attorney/Counsel

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

Minimum Qualifications Law degree; Admission to New York State Bar Association

Duties Description The job duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Assignments will vary and will include providing assistance with rendering "in-house counsel" guidance to staff; performing legal research and analysis; drafting and review contracts; preparing opinions, determination letters, and memoranda of law; and interpreting statutes and rules and regulations. Additionally, the applicant is expected to develop into and serve as subject matter expert on benefits, regulatory, and compliance related matters. The applicant will assist in the administration and interpretation of statutes governing the System and overall issues of pensionability. The applicant will review documents submitted for legal review including but not limited to retirement applications, beneficiary designations, powers of attorney, trusts, domestic relations orders, income executions, bankruptcy letters, subpoenas, FOIL requests, contracts, and confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements.

Additional Comments Knowledge of and/or interest in pension plans. Superior research, writing, analytical and organizational skills. Detail oriented. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to function and excel in collaborative work environment as well as ability to work independently with minimal instruction. Applicant will be a self-starter and capable of exercising reason and judgment in handling assignments and work product. Commitment to a team culture and environment. Commitment to providing exceptional customer service. Excellent interpersonal skills.

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

Name Human Resources

Telephone 518-447-2906

Fax 518-447-2634

Email Address strsrecruitment@nystrs.org

Address

Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

 

Notes on ApplyingYou will find a link to the employment application on the NYSTRS website (NYSTRS.org > About Us > Employment Opportunities). Please note that resumes will not be accepted as a substitute, in whole or part, for a completed application.
Inquiries regarding vacancy postings, minimum qualifications, or application procedures may be made by email to strsrecruitment@nystrs.org. You can reach us by phone at (518) 447-2906.

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