Hearing Officer or Assistant Attorney 1 or 2 or Assistant Hearing Officer (NY HELPS)

Requirements

• NY HELPS Program eligibility: Candidates may be hired via a non-competitive appointment if they meet the minimum qualifications below
• Hearing Officer 1 (SG-25): 12 months as an Assistant Hearing Officer, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience in the trial of issues in courts of record or in the conduct or trial of adversary proceedings, quasi-judicial in nature, before a governmental department or agency
• Assistant Attorney 1 (NS equated to SG-18): Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission
• Assistant Attorney 2 (NS equated to SG-20): Admission to NYS Bar
• Assistant Hearing Officer (NS equated to SG-22): 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience in the trial of issues in courts of record or in the conduct or trial of adversary proceedings, quasi-judicial in nature, before a governmental department or agency
• Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title
• Admission to practice in New York State within two years of starting the traineeship (if appointed into a legal traineeship)
• Strong academic background
• Oral advocacy and succinct writing skills

Nice to have:

• Experience with social service benefit programs

Benefits

• Health care coverage with provisions for hospitalization, medical/surgical coverage, prescription drug benefits, dental, and vision
• Generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits
• Up to thirteen paid holidays per calendar year
• Pre-Tax Health Care
• Voluntary enrollment in deferred compensation plans
• Access to financial assistance for further career-related study
• Membership in the New York State Retirement System

Important Details

• Schedule: Full-time permanent appointments
• Travel: Expected to travel to various locations to conduct hearings, including residences as assigned
• Telecommuting: Up to 50% may be available in accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance policy and can be discussed during the interview
• Location Pay: Plus $4,150 for New York City location

Application Process

• Include preferred office assignment(s) in cover letters and resumes
• Highlight relevant legal experience, training, decision making, teamwork, and leadership in cover letters and resumes
• A writing sample may be requested
• Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position

About the Company

The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is a national leader in Human Services and innovative social welfare programs. OTDA supervises programs that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals, including temporary cash assistance, food assistance, heating assistance, child support enforcement, Social Security Disability benefits eligibility, homeless housing and services, and assistance to certain immigrant populations. The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) Hearing Officers preside over fair hearings for applicants and recipients of Public Assistance, Medical Assistance, SNAP, and other social services benefit programs.