Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 01/30/23
Applications Due: 02/28/23
Vacancy ID: 122851
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
TitleLaw Department Document Specialist Trainee 1
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $33157 to $47968 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County Jefferson
Street Address Dulles State Office Building
317 Washington Street
City Watertown
StateNY
Zip Code13601
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications This is a transfer opportunity for current New York State employees only who are eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law - Candidates must have permanent status in a title approved for transfer by Civil Service within two salary grades of the Grade 6 level.
Candidates who have not previously served in a keyboarding title must demonstrate adequate keyboarding skills (i.e. the ability to type 30 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy) by passing the Keyboard Specialist performance test.
Duties Description This is an 18-month Traineeship leading to a SG 9.
This position is in the Watertown Regional office.
•Work directly with assigned staff attorneys to meet office and/or court deadlines; by ensuring that scheduling and briefing dates are met to avoid defaults, call courts about court requirements, and gather materials necessary to meet case requirements, etc.
•Coordinate with attorneys, clerical staff, correctional facilities and court reporting agencies to schedule depositions.
•Produce a variety of legal documents, answers, motions, notice of entry of decisions, etc. Edit and finalize legal work to comply with Court rules and regulations.
•Maintain dockets and/or other case filing systems. Assist with the opening and closing of case files.
•Handle incoming mail and correspondence appropriately; organize and maintain physical files; process travel vouchers.
•Perform all administrative duties related to CLE programs delivered in the office. Set up room for program. Send list of participants to Legal Education & Professional Development Bureau.
•Be responsible for maintaining database for warehouse retention and archiving of case files. Prepare annual list of archived files and schedule shipment to Archives.
•Maintain and update Law Library material.
•Perform general office duties as needed, including scanning, faxing, copying, covering reception desk, etc.
•Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Upon successful completion of 12 months as Law Dept Document Specialist Trainee 1, you will automatically advance to Law Dept Document Specialist Trainee 2. (SG 8)
Upon successful completion of 6 months as Law Dept Document Specialist Trainee 2, you will automatically advance to Law Dept Document Specialist. (SG 9)
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Brianna Guckemus
Telephone 518-776-2500
Fax
Email Address HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov
Address
Street State Capitol
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12224
Notes on ApplyingOnly New York State employees eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, or applicants on the Beginning Office Assistant list need to apply.
Email is the preferred method of submission. Please include Vacancy ID #122851 in the subject line. Please be sure to indicate how you are eligible to transfer.
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