Senior Attorney (NY HELPS)

Position InformationNY HELP: YesAgency: Homes and Community RenewalTitle: Senior Attorney (NY HELPS)Occupational Category: LegalSalary Grade: 25Bargaining Unit: RRSU - Rent Regulation Services Unit (DC-37)Salary Range: From $96336 to $121413 Annually Employment Type : Full-Time Appointment Type : Permanent Jurisdictional Class : Competitive Class Travel Percentage : 0%Schedule Workweek : Mon-FriHours Per Week : 37.5Workday From : 9 AM To : 5 PM Flextime allowed? : No Mandatory overtime? : No Compressed workweek allowed? : No Telecommuting allowed? : YesLocation County : New York Street Address : 641 Lexington Ave : City : New York State: NY Zip Code: 10022Job Specifics Duties Description : Candidate may be responsible for any of the following duties including defending cases arising under the Rent Stabilization Law and Article 78 of the CPLR, preparation of Affidavits, Memoranda of Law, Court appearances, preparation of transactional papers and advice with respect to refinancing, preservation and management of the existing housing portfolio. Candidate may also work with the Office of the Attorney General as a liaison, perform legal research, and other related duties to the above tasks. 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, 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, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. 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.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Admission to the NYS bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must be reachable on the appropriate New York State Civil Service eligible list.70.1/52.6 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:One year of permanent or contingent permanent in an eligible title for transfer determined to be similar by Civil Service. For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at The GOT-IT site will inform you if your title is transferrable.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume/email submission. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.* *WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE ADVISE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* * Additional Comments : Please provide a current resume if interested in this position. Please note the vacancy ID in the subject line of your email when applying. If you are applying from Indeed, please indicate the location of the position and paste the job duties into your reply.Candidates who are brand new to state service will start at the hiring rate of the position which is $96,336 plus location pay of $4,000.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume/email submission. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. HCR is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. HCR embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.How to Apply Name : Human Resources Telephone : Fax : Email Address : View email address on click.appcast.io Street : 641 Lexington Ave: City : New York State : NY Zip Code : 10022Notes on Applying: Please provide a current resume if interested in this position. Please note the vacancy ID in the subject line of your email when applying. If you are applying from Indeed, please indicate the location of the position and paste the job duties into your reply.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume/email submission. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. HCR is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. HCR embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.**If you are new to the state work force, your starting salary will be $96,336 plus location pay of $4,000.**