StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyWorkers' Compensation Board

TitleAssociate Attorney,#2471

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade28

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

Salary RangeFrom $89649 to $110105 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

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

County Schenectady

Street Address Office of Financial Services/ Special Funds

328 State Street

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12305

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.

-OR-

Candidates holding a permanent, competitive position of Associate Attorney, Grade 28, or other title appropriate for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law may be eligible for reassignment or transfer.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Administrative Officer 5, the incumbent would be responsible for legal tasks associated with the Fund for Reopened cases (FRC) duties of the Special Funds Group, and service various units. Duties may include, but are not limited to: overseeing SFCC’s handling of FRC claims as appropriate; overseeing, directing and implementing the transition of all duties and responsibilities related to the FRC from SFCC either to WCB or another designated entity; overseeing, the implementation and tracking of Special Funds Conservation Committee and its performance of transition tasks for FRC; conducting Legal reviews and determinations on claim specific FRC inquiries and issues; developing, reviewing and implementing processes and procedures relating to the handling of FRC claims; overseeing and performing the drafting of legal documents and forms related to the FRC as well as the resolution, via individual or broader scale agreements, of such claims; reviewing settlement recommendations, contracts or agreements; as assigned, ensuring proper investigation, maintenance and defense of FRC with regard to any proceedings involving claims against the FRC; ensuring and participating in representation of WAMO or other Special Funds staff; responding to outside parties and agencies with regard to claims and other matters; overseeing and reviewing of any bonding or contracting processes related to Special Funds; performing the full range of supervisory activities; and completing special assignments as needed.

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

Name Cassandra Cade

Telephone 518-474-2685

Fax 518/486-6364

Email Address HRM@WCB.ny.gov

Address

Street Human Resources Office -Room 133

328 State Street

City Schenectady,

State NY

Zip Code 12305

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should sent 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# 2471in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. (Please do not reference the Vacancy ID no.)