Hearing Officer or Assistant Attorney 1 or 2 or Assistant Hearing Officer (NY HELPS)
Temporary and Disability Assistance, Office of · Albany · New York
- Role
- Policy analyst
- Posted
- Jun 2, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 1, 2026
- Salary
- $66,951 to $121,413 Annually
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Summary
The Office of Administrative Hearings seeks Hearing Officers and Assistant Attorneys to preside over impartial administrative hearings for applicants and recipients of social services benefit programs administered by OTDA and other state agencies. Hearing Officers review cases, conduct hearings, rule on evidence and procedural matters, and issue written decisions on issues such as benefit eligibility, denial, discontinuance, and license revocation. The position is based in Albany and involves travel to various locations to conduct hearings.
Key qualifications
- Admission to NYS Bar (for Hearing Officer 1 and Assistant Hearing Officer roles)
- 12 months of legal experience in trial of issues in courts of record or adversarial proceedings before a governmental agency
- Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission (for Assistant Attorney positions)
- Fair, impartial decision-making ability with strong academic background
- Excellent oral advocacy and writing skills
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