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Summary
Deputy CounselAgency: Insurance Fund, State (NY HELP)Salary Range: $156,757 to $197,170 annuallyEmployment Type: Full-Time, PermanentLocation: 1045 7th North Street, Liverpool, NY 13088Work ScheduleMon‑Fri, 9 AM–5 PM (37.5 hrs/week)Telecommuting: Yes. Flextime: No. Mandatory overtime: No. Compressed workweek: No.ResponsibilitiesOversee operations within the Office of General Counsel and assist with high‑level strategic approaches, staffing plans and interdepartmental communication regarding sensitive topics.Serve as internal consultant to the General Attorney, Executive Director & CEO, the Board of Commissioners, and Executive Staff in the development of legal policies and procedures.Formulate and establish policy direction, provide expert legal counsel, write legal recommendations and render opinions, including legislative and regulatory concepts.Develop training and development materials and courses.Provide expert legal advice to Office of General Counsel/agency staff and Executive Staff on controversies, cost considerations and high‑profile sensitivity involving NYSIF.Prepare legal arguments in support of NYSIF positions in litigations affecting the Fund and its interests.Assist the General Attorney in preparing and developing proposed legal initiatives to meet new and changing state and federal regulations.Identify and implement best practices, continuous improvement projects, and policies/procedures related to specific programmatic areas.Perform supervisory functions including training and development, evaluations, hiring and discipline, mentoring, and skill assessments.Oversee all other related or germane matters consistent with agency operations, including business process re‑engineering.Perform additional duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsAdmission to the New York State Bar required.Ten years of experience in workers' compensation, insurance or labor law.BenefitsCompetitive compensationFuture career growth potentialOpen and supportive team‑based environmentPlentiful vacation, personal, and sick time offPaid state and federal holidaysAffordable health insurance plansDental and vision benefits provided at no additional costRetirement optionsPublic Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Possibility of telecommuting, flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules (AWS)EEO & AccommodationIf 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 send an email to
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Job Description
Deputy CounselAgency: Insurance Fund, State (NY HELP)Salary Range: $156,757 to $197,170 annuallyEmployment Type: Full-Time, PermanentLocation: 1045 7th North Street, Liverpool, NY 13088Work ScheduleMon‑Fri, 9 AM–5 PM (37.5 hrs/week)Telecommuting: Yes. Flextime: No. Mandatory overtime: No. Compressed workweek: No.ResponsibilitiesOversee operations within the Office of General Counsel and assist with high‑level strategic approaches, staffing plans and interdepartmental communication regarding sensitive topics.Serve as internal consultant to the General Attorney, Executive Director & CEO, the Board of Commissioners, and Executive Staff in the development of legal policies and procedures.Formulate and establish policy direction, provide expert legal counsel, write legal recommendations and render opinions, including legislative and regulatory concepts.Develop training and development materials and courses.Provide expert legal advice to Office of General Counsel/agency staff and Executive Staff on controversies, cost considerations and high‑profile sensitivity involving NYSIF.Prepare legal arguments in support of NYSIF positions in litigations affecting the Fund and its interests.Assist the General Attorney in preparing and developing proposed legal initiatives to meet new and changing state and federal regulations.Identify and implement best practices, continuous improvement projects, and policies/procedures related to specific programmatic areas.Perform supervisory functions including training and development, evaluations, hiring and discipline, mentoring, and skill assessments.Oversee all other related or germane matters consistent with agency operations, including business process re‑engineering.Perform additional duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsAdmission to the New York State Bar required.Ten years of experience in workers' compensation, insurance or labor law.BenefitsCompetitive compensationFuture career growth potentialOpen and supportive team‑based environmentPlentiful vacation, personal, and sick time offPaid state and federal holidaysAffordable health insurance plansDental and vision benefits provided at no additional costRetirement optionsPublic Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Possibility of telecommuting, flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules (AWS)EEO & AccommodationIf 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 send an email to
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