Senior Attorney, (SG-25), Asst Atty 1(SG-18), A...

Providing "in-house counsel" advice to managers; preparing pleadings and opinions and legal memoranda on complex issues involving equitable distribution of pension benefits in matrimonial actions and death benefit contests; performing legal research and analysis; and appearing at administrative tribunals.

Minimum Qualifications

Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller.

No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program.

Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS 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: One year as Assistant Attorney 2 or admission to the NYS Bar and one year of subsequent professional legal experience
• For appointment to the Senior Attorney, you must have: Admission to the NYS bar and two years of post-licensure professional 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 1 year as an Assistant Attorney 3 OR admission to the New York State Bar AND 2 years 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.

The position may be filled at the Assistant Attorney 1 equated to SG-18 ($66,951), Assistant Attorney 2

• equated to SG-20 ($74,193), or Assistant Attorney 3 SG-22 ($82,326) based on the candidate's
• education, experience, and previous state service. Salary is nonnegotiable.
• Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Senior Attorney SG-25
• ($121,413.00) following successful completion of the traineeship.

Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Senior Attorney SG-25 following successful completion of the traineeship.

Additional Comments

Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Legal skills – Candidates must be a member in good standing of the New York State Bar.
• Judgment – gives thoughtful consideration before forming opinions, exercises careful deliberations before making judgments, evaluates options in terms of consequences, effectively diagnoses situations or conditions, and makes wise and fair judgments based on facts and established precedents.
• Interpersonal Skills – demonstrates strong interpersonal skills; builds positive relationships with staff, colleagues, and attorneys; demonstrates strong listening skills; works effectively with other divisions and departments; and respects the opinions of others.
• Communication Skills – communicates clearly and concisely; excels in communicating with individuals and groups, both internally and externally; keeps other bureaus and divisions informed of developments affecting their functions; effectively communicates upward, downward and laterally; encourages honest feedback; and effectively represents the organization.
• Writing Skills – is highly skilled in conveying complex information into simple, readable form, possesses a demonstrated ability to write correspondence, reports, memos

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 primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

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.

The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications.

OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:

• A state pension with vesting after five years' service
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Holiday and paid time off
• Shift and geographic pay differentials
• A committed continuous learning environment
• Informational Brown Bag sessions
• Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
• And much more

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.