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New York State offers competitive salaries and attractive benefits. For general information about employment with New York State and how to apply for a Civil Service Examination, visit the Department of Civil Service.

Executive Order No. 161 ensures pay equity for applicants for employment by prohibiting state entities from asking for the salary history, wages, benefits and other forms of payment an applicant for employment might have received from a former employer.

The Department is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, Minorities and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Attorneys

Our Office of General Counsel employs staff attorneys engaged in evaluating and preparing legislation and litigation. The complexities of the law have required the development of a specialized staff of attorneys with a thorough knowledge of the law and related statutes. Minimum Qualifications include that you are be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree and/or be eligible to take the New York State Bar examination. If you are in your senior year at an accredited law school, you may apply within two months of the date of your anticipated graduation. We consider applications continuously for all levels of the Attorney title series. Appointments are made from the Civil Service "Legal Specialties" eligible list.

• Legal Specialties list (Civil Service Website)

Actuaries (Health, Life, Casualty Insurance)

• Actuary - Examination Announcements for all Actuary titles (Civil Service Website)