Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyVictim Services, Office of

TitleSenior Attorney

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County To Be Determined

Street Address Office of Victim Services, To Be Determined

City Albany or Brooklyn

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the General Counsel within the Office of Victim Services (OVS) the temporary Senior Attorney, SG-25, will be responsible for the following duties, including but not limited to:

• Reviewing victim compensation investigation eligibility determinations and responding to legal questions from OVS victim compensation investigators
• Researching and developing agency materials in collaboration with other OVS units, including but not limited to:
o Guidance for OVS victim compensation investigators
o Guidance for OVS grant unit staff
o Legal memoranda
• Supporting the research, drafting, and negotiation of legislative proposals in collaboration with General Counsel and other OVS units as needed
• Collaborating with other Senior Attorney to prepare agency response and work with the Attorney General’s Office (AG) to secure injunctions on behalf of crime victims/surviving family members and other legal matters related to the state’s enforcement of the “Son of Sam” law [Exec law, §632-a], including:
o Identifying qualifying crimes,
o Identifying potential victims/surviving family members and notifying them, and
o Vacating injunctions.
• Collaborating with other Senior Attorney, as needed, to evaluate victim compensation appeal requests, make recommendations related to reopening victim compensation claims, prepare victim compensation file summaries, and prepare administrative appeal determinations.
• Reviewing document disclosure requests, reviewing documents for necessary redaction, and preparing privilege logs when necessary.
• Preparing and/or reviewing draft contract/MOU language.
• Attend interagency, intra-agency, and stakeholder meetings as requested.

Minimum Qualifications Admission to the NYS bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience. Candidate must have a law degree from an accredited law school.

Additional Comments This appointment will be temporary with an anticipated duration of approximately six (6) months. This position may be located at either 80 South Swan Street, Albany, NY or 55 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY depending on the selected candidate’s location and subject to OVS management approval.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. OVS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Please be advised that the Office of Victim Services does not currently offer sponsorship for employment Visas.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Office of Victim Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Unit at DEIA@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.

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

How to Apply

Name Daniel Fitzgerald

Telephone 518-485-7740

Fax (518) 457-4000

Email Address DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov

Address

Street 80 S. Swan Street, AESOB

Human Resources - 6th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume to the email address above referencing posting # 208447 on your cover letter.