Senior Attorney​/Assistant Attorney - Albany, Buffalo, NYC - Legislative and Regulatory Af

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.

• Admission to the NYS bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience.
• Position may be filled at the Senior Attorney level or one within the Legal Traineeship appointment levels. Appointment title will be dependent upon qualifications of candidate selected.
• Assistant Attorney 1 (Grade 18):
  Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar
• Admission Assistant Attorney 2 (Grade 20):
  Admission to NYS Bar
• Assistant Attorney 3 (Grade 22): 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 two years of post-licensure professional legal experience.

Your degree must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

You will be required to provide this information to the hiring agency at the time of interview.

It is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status in the future, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

If you are interested in the NY-HELPS program, or this position, you may reply to this vacancy posting, or you may visit the New York State Department of Civil Service website at https:// (copy and paste in browser) to register today, in three easy steps.

Note:

It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your application; your application should describe in detail the kind of service and information you provide to the general public. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor. Additionally, in accordance with Civil Service Law, provisional service immediately prior to a permanent appointment to this title is now credited towards the completion of probation upon permanent appointment.

• Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a Senior Attorney title; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Legal Specialties Program eligible list for this location, if one exists.

• One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 23 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service.

• One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 25 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service.

• Transfer candidates must also possess a law degree from an accredited college or university and be able to provide evidence of current registration to practice law in New York State.

Note:

For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at /gotit

• Skilled in effectively communicating complex information, both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Effectively contributes independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Capacity to manage multiple and shifting priorities with efficiency and accuracy.
• Attorneys with experience in New York’s legislative process are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.