Review Vacancy
AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of
TitleSenior Attorney, Ref. #3340 (NY HELPS)
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $90806 to $114444 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 or 52.6 transfer AND admission to the New York State Bar.
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:
This position may be filled through a traineeship, leading to the journey level title of Senior Attorney:
• Assistant Attorney 1 (equated to SG-18): Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission.
• Assistant Attorney 2 (equated to SG-20): Admission to NYS Bar with less than 12 months of post-Bar satisfactory legal experience.
• Assistant Attorney 3 (equated to SG-22): Admission to NYS Bar and 12 months, but less than 24 months of post-Bar satisfactory legal experience.
• Senior Attorney (SG-25): Admission to NYS Bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience.
*For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
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 with 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.
Duties Description Within the Division of Legal Affairs, the applicant will serve as the lead ethics attorney for the agency, supporting the Chief General Counsel as the agency Ethic’s Officer. The applicant will conduct legal research and analyze ethics inquiries with reference to precedent, law, regulations, policies, and guidelines; and prepare memoranda and correspondence responding to such ethics inquiries. The applicant will also prepare and deliver ethics training to agency employees. The applicant will have daily access to highly confidential information and files.
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Research and analyze ethics inquiries with reference to precedent, law, regulations, policies and guidelines
• Provide written and verbal legal advice related to matters governed by the NYS Public Officer’s Law and other relevant ethics laws, regulations and policies
• Prepare timely written draft and final responses for review, including guidance to be issued to Executive staff and employees on such matters as permissible gifts, outside activities, event participation, nepotism, political activities, contracting with State agencies, codes of conduct, post-employment restrictions and procurement integrity
• Exercise initiative when novel questions arise relating to an ethics inquiry and to prepare a written response, in concert with the appropriate staff in the Division of Legal Affairs
• Prepare and deliver ethics training programs for the agency employees
• Keep abreast of ethics laws and requirements for public employees and provide periodic updates to agency leadership on this topic
• Special projects as assigned
*Please note there are 2 additional Senior Attorney positions within our agency, VID 152786 and 152788
Additional Comments Background check and fingerprinting are required.
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
• 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)
• Up to 50% telecommuting
• And many more.
Candidates must also have a current registration to practice law in New York State and must maintain that registration for continued employment. Disbarment or loss of registration shall result in termination or suspension of employment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Information Technology Services
Swan Street, Core 4, Floor 1
Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please submit a resume and cover letter indicating that you are applying for Senior Attorney, Ref. #3340 no later than April 1, 2024. Please clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Your Social Security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.