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Date Posted 02/19/26
Applications Due03/05/26
Vacancy ID209851
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NY HELPYes
AgencyLabor, Department of
TitleSenior Attorney/Assistant Attorney 1/2/3 - Albany, Buffalo, NYC - Legislative and Regulatory Affairs (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryLegal
Salary Grade25
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $121413 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County To Be Determined
Street Address Multiple Positions Statewide - see Additional Comments
City To Be Determined
StateNY
Zip Code12226
Duties Description The New York State Department of Labor Counsel's office is seeking a skilled and collaborative Attorney to join our Legislative and Regulatory Affairs unit as a Senior Attorney. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with a team on complex legislative matters and contribute to the Department's critical work in supporting New York's labor law landscape. The ideal candidate will possess a solid foundation in legal analysis and research, an interest in statutory interpretation and development, and the ability to provide effective legal counsel within a dynamic government agency.
Specific duties may include but not be limited to:
• Prepare, review, and revise drafts of new legislation and amendments, ensuring alignment with the Department's strategic objectives and legal requirements.
• Review and analyze proposed legislation and provide legal advice and recommendations on potential impacts to the Department and its programs.
• Research legislative history, statutory intent, case law, and related legal authorities and opinions to respond, either verbally or in writing, to requests for legal opinions or interpretations.
• Formulate and communicate clear legal positions and arguments concerning pending or new legislation to internal stakeholders and, as appropriate, external parties.
• Work collaboratively with other attorneys, Counsel's Office leadership, policy advisors, and program staff to determine legislative needs and develop effective legislative strategies.
• Proactively monitor and track state and federal legislative actions, including bill introductions, committee hearings, and enacted laws, to identify legal impacts and opportunities for the Department.
• Analyze and summarize cases and information pertinent to constitutional provisions, statutes, rules, regulations, policies, opinions, and litigation strategies.
• Engage in a variety of tasks, as assigned by supervisors, to contribute to the overall success of the Counsel's office.
Minimum Qualifications 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.
NY HELPS Non-Competitive 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