Senior Attorney
1 week ago
Duties Description The attorney will report to the Director and Deputy Director of the Bureau of Program Counsel. Attorneys in the Bureau provide legal support to program staff on a wide variety of matters that come before the Department. The attorney's portfolio is expected to incude a variety of areas related to public health and health facility oversight, including the provision of legal advice to program staff in the Department's Office of Public Health, Office of Primary Care and Health Systems Management, and Office of Aging and Long Term Care. The attorney will also be responsible for reviewing Certificate of Need (CON) applications and the licensure, establishment and construction of health care facilities. Additional duties include reviewing Department communications, policy statements, memoranda of understanding, proposed legislation and regulations, and other materials that require legal review and approval; responding to correspondence and other inquiries of a legal nature from agency staff; and briefing Director, Deputy Director, General Counsel, and other executive staff on matters of import. Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as an Assistant Attorney 1, NS, Assistant Attorney 2, NS, Assistant Attorney 3, NS or Senior Attorney, G-25.Transfer: Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.NY HELPS:Assistant Attorney 1, NS: Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission.Assistant Attorney 2, NS: Admission to NYS Bar.Assistant Attorney 3, NS: 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.Senior Attorney, Grade 25: 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.NOTE: Admission to the New York State Bar and current registration to practice law in New York State is required for continued employment. Disbarment or loss of registration shall result in termination or suspension of employment. Position may be filled at the Senior Attorney level or one of the Assistant Attorney traineeship appointment levels. Appointment title will be dependent upon qualifications of candidate selected. This position may be designated 55-b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate is highly motivated and interested in working in an active legal team environment. The preferred candidate must have strong legal skills, be able to work as a member of a team, demonstrate good decision-making skills, possess excellent oral and written communication skills and have the ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
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Senior Attorney
2 weeks ago
Albany, United States New York State Full timeDuties Description As a Senior Attorney focusing on litigation, the incumbent will perform the following duties: -Investigate lawsuits and claims as well as CPLR Article 78 proceedings against the agency and support the Attorney General's Office in its defense of the agency, including assisting with preparation of pleadings, memorandums of law, and...
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Senior Attorney
6 days ago
Albany, United States New York State Full timeDuties Description The Office of Counsel provides legal guidance and services to the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) service network on the myriad of issues arising from the delivery of supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities. This position will be within the Litigation and Human Resources Bureau,...
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Senior Attorney
17 hours ago
Albany, New York, United States State of New York - Motor Vehicles, Department of Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per yearThe duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description This is a Senior Attorney/Assistant Counsel position in DMV's Counsel's Office. This position involves performing a wide variety of tasks, including assisting the Attorney General's Office in litigation involving DMV in both State and federal courts; defending the...
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Senior Attorney
6 days ago
Albany, United States New York State Full timeDuties Description Under the general direction of the Supervising Attorney for the Adversarial Team or designee, the Senior Attorney, will provide ITS, including its program areas, project teams, portfolios, and executive management, with legal and policy-related advice, support, and guidance on pending and potential litigation, administrative actions,...
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Senior Attorney
6 days ago
Albany, United States New York State Full timeDuties Description This is a Senior Attorney/Assistant Counsel position in DMV’s Counsel’s Office. This position involves performing a wide variety of tasks, including assisting the Attorney General’s Office in litigation involving DMV in both State and federal courts; defending the agency in discrimination cases; appearing on behalf of DMV in various...
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Senior Attorney
3 weeks ago
Albany, United States StateJobsNY Full timeSenior Attorney/Assistant Counsel PositionThis is a Senior Attorney/Assistant Counsel position in DMV's Counsel's Office. This position involves performing a wide variety of tasks, including assisting the Attorney General's Office in litigation involving DMV in both State and federal courts; defending the agency in discrimination cases; appearing on behalf...
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Senior Attorney, SG-25
3 weeks ago
Albany, United States StateJobsNY Full timeSenior Attorney PositionThe New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and...
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Senior Attorney
2 days ago
Albany, United States New York State Full timeDuties Description Under the general direction of an Associate Attorney within the Office of General Services (“OGS”), the Senior Attorney will provide legal assistance to support various agency functions with a focus on the leasing of private property for State purposes and State property to private tenants, and other legal matters and special...
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Senior Legal Services Staff Attorney
4 days ago
Albany, New York, United States Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per yearThe Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, a nonprofit civil legal services program, is seeking a Staff Attorney for our Capital Region Senior Legal Services Program and the City of Albany Simple Wills Project. The Attorney will primarily be responsible for advice, assistance, and community legal education on wills and advance directives, elder abuse...
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Senior Legal Services Staff Attorney
4 days ago
Albany, United States Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY Full timeThe Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, a nonprofit civil legal services program, is seeking a Staff Attorney for our Capital Region Senior Legal Services Program and the City of Albany Simple Wills Project. The Attorney will primarily be responsible for advice, assistance, and community legal education on wills and advance directives, elder abuse...
