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Senior Attorney/Assistant Attorney 1,2,3 (NY HELPS) - 23634

New York State Civil Service

Albany, NY · HybridFull-time$70–127K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$70–127K/yr
Location
Albany, NYHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NYS Bar Admission, requiredCurrent NYS Bar Registration, required

Job overview

The attorney will report to the Bureau of Program Counsel’s Director and Deputy Director, providing legal support to Department of Health program staff. The portfolio focuses on public health matters, including Certificate of Need applications and health care facility licensure, establishment, and construction. The role may also involve reviewing legal materials, responding to legal inquiries, and briefing agency leadership.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Legal Skills, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveDecision-Making, nice to haveOral Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveCaseload Management, nice to have

Qualifications

Law School Graduation or NYS Bar Eligibility, requiredNYS Bar Admission, required12 Months Assistant Attorney 2 Experience, required12 Months Legal Experience, required12 Months Assistant Attorney 3 Experience, required24 Months Legal Experience, requiredCurrent NYS Bar Registration, required

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

NY HELPS Yes

55-b/c Eligible Yes

Agency Health, Department of

Title Senior Attorney/Assistant Attorney 1,2,3 (NY HELPS) - 23634

Occupational Category Legal

Salary Grade 25

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $69964 to $126875 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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 Albany

Street Address Division of Legal Affairs / Bureau of Program Counsel

Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Duties Description The attorney will report to the Director and Deputy Director of the Bureau of Program Counsel. Attorneys in the Bureau provide legal support to program staff on a wide variety of matters that come before the Department. The attorney's portfolio is expected to include a variety of areas related to public health and will include the provision of legal advice to program staff, primarily to the Department's Office of Primary Care and Health Systems Management and Office of Aging and Long-Term Care on Certificate of Need (CON) applications and the licensure, establishment and construction of health care facilities. Duties may also include reviewing Department communications, policy statements, memoranda of understanding, proposed legislation and regulations, and other materials that require legal review and approval; responding to correspondence and other inquiries of a legal nature from agency staff; and briefing Director, Deputy Director, General Counsel, and other executive staff on matters of import.

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as an Assistant Attorney 1, NS, Assistant Attorney 2, NS, Assistant Attorney 3, NS or Senior Attorney, G-25.Transfer: Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.NY HELPS:Assistant Attorney 1, NS: Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission.Assistant Attorney 2, NS: Admission to NYS Bar.Assistant Attorney 3, NS: 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.Senior Attorney, G-25: 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.NOTE: Admission to the New York State Bar and current registration to practice law in New York State is required for continued employment. Disbarment or loss of registration shall result in termination or suspension of employment. Position may be filled at the Senior Attorney level or one of the Assistant Attorney traineeship appointment levels. Appointment title will be dependent upon qualifications of candidate selected. This position may be designated 55-b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate is highly motivated and interested in working in an active legal team environment. The preferred candidate must have strong legal skills, be able to work as a member of a team, demonstrate good decision-making skills, possess excellent oral and written communication skills and have the ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload.

Additional Comments When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications. This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:• Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System • Shift & Geographic pay differentials • Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost • NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htmIf you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email [email protected] to make a request.The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.

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Name Human Resources Management Group, CD/SA/23634

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to [email protected], with Reference CD/SA/23634 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, CD/SA/23634, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,963 open Attorney jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$70–127K/yr
  • New York median$97–174K/yr280 salary ranges
  • US median$110–185K/yr1,293 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $98K, is 28% below the New York median midpoint ($137K) — in the lowest quarter of Attorney salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 350 open Attorney jobs in New York and 1,963 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Attorney postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (1,360 postings).
Education
1,231 of the 1,963 open Attorney jobs (63%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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