Review Vacancy
AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the
TitleSenior Attorney, Item 03678
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $63108 to $114444 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program:
For appointment to the Assistant Attorney 1 you must have: Law school graduation and/or eligibility for the NYS Bar Admission.
For appointment to the Assistant Attorney 2 you must have: Admission to the NYS Bar.
For appointment to the Assistant Attorney 3 you must have: 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.
For appointment to the Senior Attorney you must have: 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience
OR
Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
70.1 Transfer:
For a 70.1 transfer to the Senior Attorney, SG-25, you must have one year of permanent competitive service in an approved 70.1 title allocated to a salary grade 23 or above.
52.6 Transfer:
For a 52.6 transfer to the Senior Attorney, SG-25, you must have one year of permanent competitive service in an approved 52.6 title allocated to a salary grade 23 or above and must have 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3 OR admission to the New York State Bar AND 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)
Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.
55-b/c:
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)
Duties Description Provide legal advice to staff of OSC’s Division of Local Government and School Accountability, Justice Court Fund (JCF), in the JCF Modernization Project and other JCF matters.
• Analyze documents and inquiries to identify legal issues. Perform necessary legal research of statutes, case law, legislative history, etc. Develop oral or written responses, including legal reasoning.
Additional Comments Desired Competencies
• Admission to the NYS Bar.
• Fundamental understanding of NYS vehicle and traffic laws and laws pertaining to municipal government and finance.
• Fundamental understanding of the structure and function of NYS local governments.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize large volumes of factual and legal data into clear and logical sequences.
• Ability to analyze legal issues and identify significant statutes, cases, opinions and facts.
Telecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.
Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.
Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address recruit@osc.ny.gov
Address
Street Office of Human Resources
110 State Street, 12th Floor
Notes on ApplyingSubmit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the above minimum qualifications to recruit@osc.ny.gov, no later March 28, 2024.Reference Item#03678-OER-YVC in the subject line and on the cover letter for proper routing.
If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative:
Division contact: Kelli Bailey, legaladmin@osc.ny.gov
When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section only. The OER ID # should not be included.