Positions in this title can be hired through NY HELPS
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This title exists within Various New York State Agencies and has approximately 891 positions statewide.
You are viewing a title with a traineeship, please note this number of positions reflects the number of positions established at the full performance level.
*The number of positions is approximate and represents the number of positions established (both filled and vacant); it is not an indication or reference to position type or duration, or intent to be filled.
A listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series.
Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
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Assnt Attorney 1 | 18 | $65,001 | $82,656 |
Assnt Attorney 2 | 20 | $72,032 | $91,381 |
Assnt Attorney 3 | 22 | $79,928 | $101,197 |
Senr Attorney | 25 | $93,530 | $117,875 |
Assoc Attorney | 28 | $109,250 | $134,178 |
Supvg Attorney | 64 | $123,793 | $156,224 |
Prin Attorney | 65 | $137,457 | $173,664 |
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
This title may exist in more than one negotiating unit. This salary schedule represents the most typical salary for this title. Click here to view additional salary information regarding the various bargaining units.
An individual's final salary is determined by the Office of the State Comptroller. This salary schedule does not reflect any Special Salary Treatments
The Legal Traineeship appointment levels, including the Assistant Attorney 1, leading to the full performance level will require similar duties and responsibilities as stated for the full performance level below (Senior Attorney):
As a Senior Attorney, your assignment might include such tasks as rendering "in-house counsel" advice to program managers; preparing pleadings; planning litigation strategy; drafting legislation, rules, and regulations; analyzing legal opinions, briefs and other material; performing legal research and analysis; drafting or reviewing contracts; preparing opinions and memoranda of law; or appearing at administrative tribunals or courts.
These positions exist in multiple agencies throughout the State. Assignments will vary, depending on the particular department or agency with which you work.
The Classification standard for this title illustrates the nature, extend, and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe. There is no classification standard available currently for this title.
For informational purposes only, click on the examination number(s) listed below to see the current or previous examination(s) that are used to fill this title.
20-620010Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. Job postings on StateJobsNY will contain the most up-to-date qualifications.
All HELP and NY HELPS open positions are now posted on StateJobsNY. It is now even easier for Jobseekers to find openings and connect with New York State agencies.
To narrow your search to NY HELPS jobs, click on "For the General Public", then "Search Vacancies", and select "Yes" on the NY HELPS dropdown to narrow your search to NY HELPS jobs.
Directions to apply will be specified on each individual job posting.
Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the Career Ladder, above. Additional movement may be achieved through transfers opportunities or other examinations.
For additional information or clarification of transfer determinations, current State employees should contact the Career Mobility Office at (518) 485-6199 or (800) 553-1322.
You can also visit ELMS Online to view established open-competitive, promotion, and transition eligible lists.