Senior Attorney (NY HELPS)

Date Posted:

05/14/26

Applications Due:

06/11/26

Vacancy ID:

216119 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyHomes and Community Renewal TitleSenior Attorney (NY HELPS) Occupational CategoryLegal Salary Grade25 Bargaining UnitRRSU - Rent Regulation Services Unit (DC-37) Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $121413 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassCompetitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week37.5 Workday From9 AM To5 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

Yes Location CountyQueens Street Address92-31 Union Hall Street CityJamaica StateNY Zip Code11433 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionCandidate will be responsible for drafting PARS of several case types including Major Capital Improvements, services reductions (Building-wide and Individual apartments) administrative determinations and others; conducting legal research on rent stabilization and rent control laws; tracking Article 78 appeals of PAR orders and other court cases involving the rent laws; may be required to draft internal memorandum and work on special legal research and drafting assignments. Minimum QualificationsThis 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.

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY 1 NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission.

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY 2 NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Admission to NYS Bar

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY 3 NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience

SENIOR ATTORNEY 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 ://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny/cmo/gotit/. 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 CommentsPlease 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. Assistant Attorney 1 candidates who are brand new to state service will start at the hiring rate of the position which is $66,951 plus location pay of $4,000. Assistant Attorney 2 candidates who are brand new to state service will start at the hiring rate of the position which is $74,193 plus location pay of $4,000. Assistant Attorney 3 candidates who are brand new to state service will start at the hiring rate of the position which is $82,326 plus location pay of $4,000. Senior Attorney 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 NameHuman Resources Telephone Fax Email Addressjob.opportunities@hcr.ny Address Street92-31 Union Hall Street CityJamaica StateNY Zip Code11433 Notes on ApplyingPlease 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.•