Top 27 Defense attorney Jobs in Albany, Ny

Senior Attorney/ Assistant Attorney 1,2,3 (NY HELPS) - 51014
State of New York - Health, Department of —Albany, NY
- $66,951 - $121,413 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - PRE-BAR ADMISSION LAW GRAD
Albany County, NY —Albany, NY
- $78,000 a year
- Online Application
- Entry level
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - SENIOR LEVEL
Albany County, NY —Albany, NY
- $108,500 - $116,000 a year
- Online Application
- 7 years
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Albany County, NY —Albany, NY
- $98,500 - $108,000 a year
- Online Application
- 7 years
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Associate Attorney – DWI & Criminal Defense
Tom Anelli & Associates, PC —Albany, NY
- $90,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Appellate Litigation in State & Federal Courts
State of New York - Attorney General, Office of the —Albany, NY
- $87,356 - $186,493 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Housing Justice Staff Attorney, Tenant Defense
The Legal Project —Schenectady, NY
- $77,000 - $83,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Torts & Products Liability Senior Associate
Barclay Damon LLP —Albany, NY
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Senior level
Defense Litigation Associate Attorney - Asbestos
Harris Beach Murtha —Albany, NY
- $125,000 - $185,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Military
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
ASSISTANT ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER - FAMILY COURT
Albany County, NY —Albany, NY
- Up to $103,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Sr. Counsel - Claim
The Travelers Companies, Inc. —Albany, NY
- $132,800 - $219,100 a year
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Writing skills
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Strategic Advocacy Staff Attorney - Albany
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY —Albany, NY
- $89,357 - $108,723 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- 7 years
- Mid-level
- Loan repayment program
- Disability insurance
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ASSISTANT ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER - CRIMINAL COURT
Albany County, NY —Albany, NY
- Up to $103,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Housing Justice Staff Attorney - Albany
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY —Albany, NY
- $75,237 - $93,914 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Mileage reimbursement
- Loan repayment program
Quick Apply
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Staff Attorney, Discovery and Forensic Support Unit
New York State Defenders Association Inc —Albany, NY
- $90,000 - $130,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Associate Attorney (Tax Enforcement)
NYS Department of Taxation and Finance —Schenectady, NY
- $115,283 - $145,682 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
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Attorney - General Liability Senior Associate
Goldberg Segalla LLP —Albany, NY
- $100,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Torts & Products Liability Junior Partner
Barclay Damon LLP —Albany, NY
- $150,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Senior level
Partner Senior Associate (Trucking Litigation)
Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP —Albany, NY
- $150,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- Senior level
- 10 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Attorney
Maynard, O'Connor, Smith & Catalinotto, LLP —Albany, NY
- $70,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
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Senior Attorney/ Assistant Attorney 1,2,3 (NY HELPS) - 51014

State of New York - Health, Department of
Albany, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$66,951 - $121,413 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness

Qualifications

Full Job Description

Duties Description Review legal papers served or received (including subpoenas and levies) to determine appropriate responsive action.
Review requests for legal action received from program staff to determine appropriate action.
Handle cases and subpoenas that pertain to any subject matters that DOH regulates or has any involvement in.
Prepare referral letters to the Attorney General and provide aid to the Attorney General in developing the agency’s case.
Act as a liaison with the Office of the Attorney General and DOH staff in the defense and prosecution of lawsuits that involve DOH in a high-volume deadline-driven environment.
Advise executive staff and program staff of litigation commenced, developments in existing litigation, and the ramifications of court orders and decisions.
Respond to requests from program staff for opinions and information concerning litigated matters. Advise program staff and Legal Affairs staff of litigation risk. Determine the agency’s position on issues raised. Work with DOH program staff to develop litigation strategies. Convey the agency’s position to the Attorney General’s office, advocate the agency’s position, and ensure that the agency’s position is expressed persuasively by the Attorney General’s office.
Prepare indicated affidavits and other papers for use in legal proceedings.
Facilitate the response to discovery demands, including but not limited to conducting electronic discovery searches.
Prepare DOH employees for depositions or testimony.
Interface with other government agencies seeking DOH documents, testimony, or information and the appropriate DOH staff.
Maintain and update multiple tracking, calendaring, and filing systems.

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as an Assistant Attorney 1, NS, Assistant Attorney 2, NS, Assistant Attorney 3, NS or Senior Attorney, G-25.

Transfer: Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

NY HELPS:

Assistant Attorney 1, NS: Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission.

Assistant Attorney 2, NS: Admission to NYS Bar.

Assistant Attorney 3, NS: 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.

Senior Attorney, Grade 25: 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.

NOTE: Admission to the New York State Bar and current registration to practice law in New York State is required for continued employment. Disbarment or loss of registration shall result in termination or suspension of employment. Position may be filled at the Senior Attorney level or one of the Assistant Attorney traineeship appointment levels. Appointment title will be dependent upon qualifications of candidate selected. This position may be designated 55-b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate must have strong legal writing, oral communication, and analytical skills. The candidate must be able to work as a member of a team, possess good decision-making skills, and must have the ability to handle high-volume activities in a deadline-driven environment. The ability to organize and prioritize a high volume of tasks is critical. The preferred candidate should be a highly motivated individual who is interested in working in an active legal team environment on matters involving a wide variety of public health issues.

Additional Comments When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
Shift & Geographic pay differentials
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email [email protected] to make a request.

The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

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defense attorney jobs in albany, ny

Senior Attorney/ Assistant Attorney 1,2,3 (NY HELPS) - 51014

ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - PRE-BAR ADMISSION LAW GRAD

ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - SENIOR LEVEL

ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Associate Attorney – DWI & Criminal Defense

Appellate Litigation in State & Federal Courts

Housing Justice Staff Attorney, Tenant Defense

Torts & Products Liability Senior Associate

Defense Litigation Associate Attorney - Asbestos

ASSISTANT ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER - FAMILY COURT

Sr. Counsel - Claim

Strategic Advocacy Staff Attorney - Albany

ASSISTANT ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER - CRIMINAL COURT

Housing Justice Staff Attorney - Albany

Staff Attorney, Discovery and Forensic Support Unit

Associate Attorney (Tax Enforcement)

Attorney - General Liability Senior Associate

Torts & Products Liability Junior Partner

Partner Senior Associate (Trucking Litigation)

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