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AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleAssociate Attorney, NS

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $111925 to $141439 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County To Be Determined

Street Address Albany- One Commerce Plaza

NYC- One State Street

City Albany or NYC

StateNY

Zip Code12257

Duties Description The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation; and preserving the stability of the global financial system.

The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Associate Attorney in the Health Bureau. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversees implementation and compliance with federal and state laws, including state mental health and substance use disorder treatment parity laws and MHPAEA;
• Analyzes health insurance contract forms submitted for approval to the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and evaluates for compliance with all applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations;
• Drafts, reviews, analyzes, and comments on legislative proposals, regulations, and circular letters, and demonstrates knowledge of the State Administrative Procedure Act (SAPA) requirements for rulemaking;
• Reviews submissions from health insurers to determine compliance with federal and state mental health and substance use disorder parity laws including rates of utilization review approvals and denials, rates of appeals, claims paid, cost-sharing requirements, and participation rates of providers;
• Conducts mental health and substance use disorder parity compliance investigations, analyzes the results of such investigations, prepares concise and effective written memoranda on the findings, and drafts consent orders;
• Implements network adequacy standards and oversees network adequacy reviews, including in relation to behavioral health services;
• Assists in the handling of special projects or the operations of health insurance programs;
• Researches and prepares special reports and drafts legal memoranda with an ability to produce a high-quality written work product;
• Meets with representatives of the health insurance industry, trade groups, and other governmental agencies to discuss public policy, market and product issues, mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements, and other initiatives, and effectively communicates Department position;
• Participates in task forces and workgroups with the health insurance industry or other governmental agencies;
• Trains and supervises staff within the legal section of the DFS Health Bureau; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar and four years of legal experience post bar admittance.

Appointment Method:

This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. As such, the incumbent of this position would serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.

Salary: $111,925 - $141,439 (salary commensurate with experience)

Positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

Appointment Status: This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class.

Appointment to this position is pending Governor Appointment’s Office and Division of Budget approval.

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

Name Nate Keiper

Telephone

Fax (518) 402-5071

Email Address NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza

Suite 301

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12257

 

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than July 31, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include Box# (Box AA-AC-00209) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Please be advised that the New York State Department of Financial Services does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.

Nate Keiper
Box AA-AC-00209
New York State Department of Financial Services
Office of Human Resources Management
One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301
Albany, NY 12257
Email: NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 402-5071

All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview.


Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Employment with New York State qualifies an individual for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). This program forgives the remaining balance on any Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization. To learn more about the program and whether you would qualify, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service


AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job. If the accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply to all jobs for which they meet the minimum qualifications.