Senior Health Law Attorney: Litigation & Policy

New York State Department of Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The New York State Department of Health seeks an experienced attorney to review legal papers, respond to subpoenas, and coordinate with the Attorney General in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

Candidates must be admitted to the NYS Bar, possess strong legal writing and oral communication skills, and be able to work in Albany or New York City under the NYS HELPS program. This position may be designated 55-b/c and requires effective prioritization of tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong legal writing and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Experience handling high-volume, deadline-driven litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Review legal papers served or received to determine responsive action.
• Process requests for legal action from program staff.
• Handle subpoenas and litigation matters involving DOH.
• Prepare referral letters and assist Attorney General in case development.
• Liaise with Office of the Attorney General and DOH staff on lawsuits.
• Advise on litigation risk and agency position; develop litigation strategies.
• Prepare affidavits and other papers for proceedings.
• Assist with discovery responses and depositions.
• Interface with other government agencies for documents and information.
• Maintain and update tracking, calendaring, and filing systems.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Deadline-driven

Education

Law school graduation/eligibility for NYS Bar Admissions

Admission to NYS Bar

Job description

The New York State Department of Health seeks an experienced attorney to review legal papers, respond to subpoenas, and coordinate with the Attorney General in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

Candidates must be admitted to the NYS Bar, possess strong legal writing and oral communication skills, and be able to work in Albany or New York City under the NYS HELPS program. This position may be designated 55-b/c and requires effective prioritization of tasks.