Assistant Attorney 1/2/3 (NY HELPS)

NY Helps This position may be filled through a traineeship, leading to the journey level title of Senior Attorney. Assistant Attorney Levels 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): 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2 or Admission to NYS Bar and 12 months, but less than 24 months of post‑Bar satisfactory legal experience. Transfer One year of permanent, contingent‑permanent, or 55 B/C service allocated to a Grade 16 or higher eligible for transfer and deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law; or in a title approved for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades. Reinstatement If you previously served in this title or in a title otherwise transferable to this title, you may be reinstated pursuant to Civil Service Law. If you left state service less than one year ago, the reinstatement request from a state agency will usually be approved by the Department of Civil Service. If you left state service more than one year ago, the reinstatement must also be approved by the Civil Service Commission. 55B/C Appointment This position is eligible for 55B/C designation and candidates with 55 B/C eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55B/C eligibility letter. For 55 B/C consideration, candidates must satisfy at least one of the Open Competitive qualifications listed. *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, which means NO EXAMINATION IS REQUIRED, but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. 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 TAKE A CIVIL SERVICE TEST. 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. Preferred Qualifications Strong research and writing skills. Opportunity to learn new subject areas. Demonstrated sound judgment. Excellent oral communication skills. The preferred candidate should be a highly motivated individual interested in working in public service as part of an active legal team with at least three years’ experience as a New York State Attorney. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of New York