Senior Attorney – NY HELPS Traineeship Opportunity

State of New York; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New York is offering a traineeship pathway under the NY HELPS program. Candidates will be appointed to the appropriate level based on experience, with explicit NYS Bar admission requirements and post-bar experience guiding seniority.

To be considered, applicants must be on the eligible list or a current NYS employee with qualifying permanent service inGrade 23+ and transfer eligibility, plus JD and bar status. Resumes should include start/end months and weekly hours.

Qualifications

• JD required and eligibility for NYS Bar Admission.
• Senior Attorney level requires NYS Bar admission and two years of qualifying post-bar legal experience.
• Applicants may be appointed if eligible list or current NYS employee with 1+ year permanent service in Grade 23+ and transfer eligibility.

Skills

NYS Bar Admission

Post-Bar Experience

Legal Experience

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

The State of New York is offering a traineeship pathway under the NY HELPS program. Candidates will be appointed to the appropriate level based on experience, with explicit NYS Bar admission requirements and post-bar experience guiding seniority.

To be considered, applicants must be on the eligible list or a current NYS employee with qualifying permanent service inGrade 23+ and transfer eligibility, plus JD and bar status. Resumes should include start/end months and weekly hours.