Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyLabor, Department of

TitlePrincipal Attorney - Albany, Buffalo, NYC

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade665

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $137457 to $173664 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

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

Location

County To Be Determined

Street Address Multiple Positions Statewide - see Additional Comments

City To Be Determined

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the supervision of a Deputy General Counsel, the Principal Attorney will manage the Transactional and In-House Counsel divisions within the Department of Labor (Department) Counsel’s Office. The Principal Attorney will have supervisory responsibilities and provide expert legal advice and assistance to the Department’s General Counsel and Commissioner of Labor related to the Department’s transactional programmatic activities, including federal and state workforce development and employment security programs, legislative and regulatory affairs, audits, related litigation, and other legal matters. The Principal Attorney will support agency policymaking, and handle legal issues that are precedent setting, complex, unique, or highly sensitive. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Direct and review the work of Supervising Attorneys and other Counsel’s Office attorneys.
• Establish and implement procedures for Counsel’s Office attorneys and support staff.
• Serve as an expert and resource for the Department’s leadership, including the General Counsel and Commissioner of Labor.
• Act as the primary legal advisor on transactional matters for the Department’s Deputy Counsels and General Counsel.
• Prepare memoranda of law and confer with outside parties on legal actions to mediate, negotiate, or settle issues related to the Department’s mission and programs.
• Advise internal and external stakeholders on issues related to the Department’s transactional activities, including other executive agencies and the legislature.
• Advise leadership within the Department on legal matters having a bearing on the Department’s work, procedures, and policies.

Minimum Qualifications To be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office will contact you via phone.

Candidates reachable on the Civil Service Eligible list(s) will be canvassed. However, you may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:

Admission to the New York State Bar and current registration to practice law in New York State is necessary for continued employment. Disbarment or loss of registration shall result in termination or suspension of employment.

Reassignment Qualifications:
Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a Principal Attorney if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Principal Attorney eligible list for this location, if one exists.

52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 31/M-4 or higher* determined to be administrative by Civil Service.

52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications:
To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the Department of Labor promotion field and have one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as a Supervising Attorney. If 3 or fewer qualified Department of Labor Supervising Attorney respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified Supervising Attorney without further examination.

*Transfer candidates must possess a law degree from an accredited college or university and be able to provide evidence of current registration to practice law in New York State.

*Transfer candidates qualify for one consecutive upward transfer of one M grade or two salary grades.

Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with complex legal matters and novel legal interpretations.
• Experience negotiating outcomes among multiple parties or stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Ability to handle multiple and shifting priorities.

Additional Comments Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.

Telecommuting is available and can be discussed at the time of interview.

Additional location pay is available for the following counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC-Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam.

If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
• Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
• NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
• Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
• Paid Parental Leave

Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us

DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Leo Trippen

Telephone (518) 457-1020

Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov

Email Address labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov

Address

Street Building 12 W. Averell Harriman State Office Campus

Room 561

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

 

Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by April 29th, 2025, and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include, Vacancy ID 185363, Principal Attorney - Albany, Buffalo, NYC, and include the location(s) of interest, in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.)