Closing Date: 13th March, 2026
Description:
Duties DescriptionDuties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Minimum Qualifications
- Assist OTDA's General Counsel and Deputy Counsels with analysis on general legal and public benefit related issues;
- Provide legal guidance to OTDA and the Executive Team on topics which include, but may not be limited to: public assistance, the Home Energy Assistance Program, domestic violence, human trafficking, and refugee services;
- Represent the Division of Legal Affairs as a program attorney in meetings, inter-agency events, or with external partners;
- Provide legal advice to agency policymakers on issues and changes that may affect OTDA's mission and public benefit programs;
- Assist legal team to provide legal support on matters that may be novel or potentially precedent setting;
- Assist in the research, analysis, development, and drafting of legislation initiatives, regulations, litigation documents, and policy;
- Collaborate with sibling agencies and other stakeholders in the development or review of contracts and agreements;
- Prepare and assist in presentations to Executive leadership; and
- Prepare responses to requests for legal opinions.
Minimum Qualifications
NY HELPS: 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, candidates may be hired via a non-competitive appointment if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, 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.
Non-Competitive Qualifications:
Assistant Attorney 1 (sg-18): Law School Graduation (or Other Eligibility to Take the Nys Bar Examination).
Assistant Attorney 2 (sg-20): Admission to Nys Bar.
Assistant Attorney 3 (sg-22): One Year as Assistant Attorney 2 or Admission to The Nys Bar and One Year of Subsequent Professional Legal Experience.
Senior Attorney (sg-25): Admission to The Nys Bar and Two Years of Post-Licensure Professional Legal Experience.
Competitive Qualifications:
Eligible for A Lateral Transfer or Eligible for Transfer Under Section 70.1 and 52.6 of The Civil Service Law by Having One Year of Permanent Competitive Service in An Appropriate Title. Information Regarding Transfer Eligibility Is Available on The Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website at Https://careermobilityoffice.Cs.Ny.Gov/cmo/gotit/.
Or
Reachable on The Appropriate Eligible List in Albany.
Additional Comments
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, 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.
Non-Competitive Qualifications:
Assistant Attorney 1 (sg-18): Law School Graduation (or Other Eligibility to Take the Nys Bar Examination).
Assistant Attorney 2 (sg-20): Admission to Nys Bar.
Assistant Attorney 3 (sg-22): One Year as Assistant Attorney 2 or Admission to The Nys Bar and One Year of Subsequent Professional Legal Experience.
Senior Attorney (sg-25): Admission to The Nys Bar and Two Years of Post-Licensure Professional Legal Experience.
Competitive Qualifications:
Eligible for A Lateral Transfer or Eligible for Transfer Under Section 70.1 and 52.6 of The Civil Service Law by Having One Year of Permanent Competitive Service in An Appropriate Title. Information Regarding Transfer Eligibility Is Available on The Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website at Https://careermobilityoffice.Cs.Ny.Gov/cmo/gotit/.
Or
Reachable on The Appropriate Eligible List in Albany.
Additional Comments
a Full-Time, Permanent or Contingent Appointment Will Be Made. if Certified by Civil Service, Mandatory Reemployment List Candidates Must Be Considered First for Appointment to This Title. Candidates Must Be Legally Authorized to Work in The United States.
Your Resume Must Indicate how You Meet the Minimum Qualifications for This Position. Non-Specific Submissions May Be Disqualified from Further Consideration if The Information You Provide Does Not Meet the Minimum Qualifications.
Telecommuting up To 50% May Be Available in Accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Policy and Can Be Discussed During the Interview.
Interested Applicants Should Send an Email with Their Resumes Attached to Jobpostings@otda.Ny.Gov and Reference Posting #26-027. Do Not Reference the Vacancy Id Number.
Nys Otda Seeks to Promote a Diverse Workforce that Is a Representation of The Various Cultures, Voices, Backgrounds, Ideas, and Talents of The Citizens and Communities that We Serve. in Alignment with New York State's Executive Orders 187 and 31, Otda Is Committed to Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility by Fostering an Inclusive Workplace.
Some Positions May Require Additional Credentials or A Background Check to Verify Your Identity.
Your Resume Must Indicate how You Meet the Minimum Qualifications for This Position. Non-Specific Submissions May Be Disqualified from Further Consideration if The Information You Provide Does Not Meet the Minimum Qualifications.
Telecommuting up To 50% May Be Available in Accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Policy and Can Be Discussed During the Interview.
Interested Applicants Should Send an Email with Their Resumes Attached to Jobpostings@otda.Ny.Gov and Reference Posting #26-027. Do Not Reference the Vacancy Id Number.
Nys Otda Seeks to Promote a Diverse Workforce that Is a Representation of The Various Cultures, Voices, Backgrounds, Ideas, and Talents of The Citizens and Communities that We Serve. in Alignment with New York State's Executive Orders 187 and 31, Otda Is Committed to Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility by Fostering an Inclusive Workplace.
Some Positions May Require Additional Credentials or A Background Check to Verify Your Identity.
