Duties Description The attorney will work in the Office of Counsel and duties will include, but not be limited to the following:
• Investigating and prosecuting violations of the Alcohol Beverage Control Law ("ABCL").
• Presenting evidence before Administrative Law Judges at administrative hearings; representing the agency in civil litigation under the direction of more senior agency attorneys, to include drafting legal papers and appearing in court.
• Providing legal assistance, support and opinions to agency program managers and staff related to the implementation and interpretation of the ABCL.
• Assist with FOIL related matters and subpoena responses.
• Perform other agency tasks and assignments as deemed necessary.
Minimum Qualifications 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 title includes a traineeship opportunity, and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level** based on experience.
Required experience: qualifying legal experience includes applicable experience earned post-NYS Bar Admission.
**Senior Attorney level requirements:
• Assistant Attorney 1 (equated to SG-18): Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission, and no qualifying post-Bar experience.
• Assistant Attorney 2 (equated to SG-20): Admission to NYS Bar.
• Assistant Attorney 3 (equated to SG-22): Admission to NYS Bar and 12 months of qualifying post-Bar legal experience.
• Senior Attorney (SG-25): Admission to NYS Bar and two years of qualifying post-Bar legal experience.
Applicants may be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 23 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law AND possess a Juris Doctorate degree, have good standing with NYS Bar admission, and two-years of post-bar experience
NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES ALONG WITH THE HOURS PER WEEK FOR EACH POSITION LISTED.
Additional Comments • Travel may be required (approximately 5%), including during evenings and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
*There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all 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.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources/RA
Telephone 518-473-5282
Fax 518-486-1631
Email Address
[email protected] AddressStreet NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12242
Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.
