NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Senior Attorney (G-25); OR a NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title at Grade 23or above with current NYS Bar Admission and eligible for transfer to Senior Attorney under Sections 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. (Candidates requesting consideration for transfer must also be a graduate of an accredited law school with a LLB or JD degree and may also need to meet additional experiential conditions to qualify for consideration.)
Preferred Qualifications: Admission to the New York State Bar and current registration to practice law in New York State is necessary. The candidate should be a highly motivated individual interested in working in an active legal team environment. The candidate should have strong legal skills, be able to work as a member of a team, have demonstrated good decision-making skills, possess excellent oral and written communication skills and have the ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload. Candidate should have strong legal skills, be able to work as a member of a team, have demonstrated good decision-making skills, possess excellent oral and written communication skills and have the ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload. Experience in courts or administrative hearings, or matters involving public health issues would be valuable
Duties Description “• Review and analyze assigned cases;
• Gather all the necessary case files;
• When necessary interview Program staff or investigators;
• Analyze evidence and conduct legal research relating novel enforcement issues. • Review and Analyze cases;
• Review the strength and weakness of evidence;
• Work with Program staff on appropriateness of penalties and terms of settlement;
• Draft Stipulation and Orders;
• Ensure proper internal procedures are followed during final disposition. • Analyze evidence and conduct legal research relating especially to evidentiary and procedural issues;
• Prepare evidence and witnesses for trial-type administrative hearings;
• Appear on behalf of the Department of Health at administrative hearings held before Administrative Law Judges and advocate the Department’s legal case;
• Examine and cross examine witnesses;
• Draft and submit legal briefs on various points of law in connection with administrative adjudicatory hearings, including motions and post hearing briefs;
• Coordinate with the Office of the Attorney General, district attorneys and other criminal law enforcement agencies on cases of mutual interest;
• Ensure all case file records are properly identified, stored and managed.• Work with Program staff in reviewing the complaint
• Coordinate with NYS Division of Human Rights in preparation for response
• Review records of employees;
• Draft and submit the Department’s response to the Complaint;
• Prepare evidence and witnesses for trial-type administrative hearings;
• Appear on behalf of the Department of Health at administrative hearings held before Administrative Law Judges and advocate the Department’s legal case. • Provide legal opinions and enforcement advice to Health Department program clients;
• Assist Program staff and DOH Program attorneys in drafting of proposed regulations and laws;
• Assist Program in operationalizing enforcement responsibilities of the Department;
• Prepare and conduct trainings for investigators. “
Additional Comments “Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.. “
For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Group, JGL/SA/94055
Telephone
Fax (518)473-3395
Email Address resume@health.state.ny.us
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building
Empire State Plaza,
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12237
Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference JGL/SA/94055 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, JGL/SA/94055, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.