Overview
From $65,001 to $117,875 Annually
110 State Street
Albany, NY 12236
Minimum Qualifications
No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program.
- Assistant Attorney 1
- Law school graduation and/or eligibility for the NYS Bar Admission.
- Assistant Attorney 2
- Admission to the NYS Bar.
- Assistant Attorney 3
- 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2
OR
- Admission to the NYS Bar.
- 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.
- Senior Attorney
- 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3.
OR
- Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate should be admitted to the NYS Bar and be a highly motivated, creative, and innovative individual interested in working in a fast-paced legal team environment. The preferred candidate must have strong legal skills, be able to adhere to strict deadlines, have demonstrated ethical and intuitive decision-making, have a working familiarity with public health issues, be able to work as a member of a team, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and should have the ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload and meet regular deadlines. The preferred candidate should possess working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Adobe, Excel and Westlaw and working knowledge of the NYS Public Health Law and regulations, health insurance and Medicaid rules and regulations, or the Public Officers Law.
Candidates who took and passed the Legal Specialties Examination are encouraged to apply.
Please specify in your cover letter and/or resume how you meet the minimum qualifications (as described above) when responding to this posting. Vagueness will not be interpreted in your favor and may disqualify you from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.
Other Ways to Qualify
- You're currently reachable on the the appropriate eligible list for this title,
- 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.
- 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 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3 OR admission to the New York State Bar AND 24 months 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. Appointments must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.
Duties
Under the supervision of the Associate Attorney, provide legal counsel and guidance to the Office, including:
- Reviewing agency requests for new technology, goods, and services, negotiating terms and conditions with vendors when necessary;
- Working with OSC’s Information Security team to ensure the security, integrity, and availability of OSC data, in the context of new procurements;
- Reviewing and revising solicitation documents (e.g., IFBs, RFPs, RFIs);
- Drafting contractual terms for inclusion in solicitations;
- Attending and participating in vendor conferences and roundtables;
- Advising in the review and response to vendor solicitation questions;
- Advising on the review of proposals and bids submitted to ensure responsiveness;
- Negotiating final contracts with awardees; and
- Advising on contract management issues, including acceptable performance, deliverables, warranties, termination, transition to new contractor, etc.
- Procurement and contracting issues may include cyber security requirements; information technology hardware, software and consulting; insurance; research and database services; minority- and women-owned business enterprises; service-disabled veteran-owned businesses; preferred sources; and training.
Miscellaneous
- Work with the Associate Attorney and other Unit staff to provide guidance on Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) matters.
- Perform research and provide legal counsel related to the College Savings Program, Privacy, Copyright, and other related topics.
Desired Competencies
- Graduate of an ABA-accredited law school and either admitted to practice law in New York State or scheduled to sit for the New York State bar examination.
- Interest in procurement, contracting and cyber security.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including legal research abilities.
- Ability to organize large volumes of factual and legal data into clear and logical sequences
Cover Letter & Resume
Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the above minimum qualifications. Reference Item #01194-KKS on your cover letter for proper routing.
Be sure to submit an unofficial copy of any transcripts you may have with your cover letter and resume, as there are educational requirements for this position.