Job Information
NYSTRS Assistant Attorney in Albany, New York
Assistant Attorney
Department: Office of the General Counsel
Location: Albany, NY
Apply by: Sunday, September 15, 2024
Position Summary
Under direction of the General Counsel, the Assistant Attorney provides quality legal service to departments within the System on matters requiring legal attention which arise in the course of the System's business and operations, including advice interpreting and implementing the laws governing the System and other laws applicable to the System.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a graduate of an accredited law school with a JD or LLB degree
Admission to the New York State Bar
Preferred Qualifications
Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
Excellent communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively work within a deadline driven environment
Ability to maintain good working relationships with co-workers
Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities
Highly accurate, organized and logical work habits
Knowledge of and/or interest in pension plans
Experience with FOIL
Experience reading/interpreting legal documents - specifically Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Domestic Relation Orders
Experience interpreting and drafting statutes and regulations
Litigation experience, specifically with Article 78 proceedings
Tax law experience
Work Modality
This position is subject to a hybrid work schedule.
Job Duties
The duties of the Assistant Attorney include, but are not limited to, the following:
Applicant will be expected to develop and serve as subject matter expert on benefits, investments, operations, regulatory and compliance related matters
Respond to FOIL requests, records requests and subpoenas
Review trust documents for beneficiary designations, Powers of Attorney and other court documents
Negotiate contracts,prepare opinions, determination letters and memorandum of law
Interpret statutes and rules and regulations
Respond to System litigation
Provide legal advice and guidance in review of Domestic Relations Orders
Provide advice and counsel on benefits, investments, operations and compliance matters which may arise in course of System's operation
Generally assist the General Counsel and other Office of the General Counsel staff
Salary Grade
This position is a Grade 25.
Salary Range
$106,906 - $139,488
Job Type
This job is confidential.
EEO STATEMENT
At NYSTRS, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our mission of providing our members with a secure pension and exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where all diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment across all operations.
NYSTRS is proud to provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender expression or identity, national origin, age, ability and disability status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. We are committed to being a workplace that attracts, supports, and retains talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences while championing equal opportunity across recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
All applications to NYSTRS should be done via ourwebsite (https://nystrs.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-openings.php?search=true&dept=-1&city=-1&state=-1) . NYSTRS will never ask you to submit private information via email or direct you to submit private information to another site as part of our recruitment process.
