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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 12/01/22

Applications Due12/15/22

Vacancy ID117728

NY HELPNo

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleLaw Department Document Specialist (LDDS) or LDDS Trainee

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%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address The Capitol

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12224

Minimum Qualifications This is a transfer opportunity for current State Employees. The position is an 18-month traineeship leading to a CSEA grade 9. To be transfer eligible you must have current permanent or contingent permanent status as an Office Assistant 1, LDDS Trainee, or LDDS.

Requires: Passing the Typing Performance Test (30wpm with 96% accuracy)

Duties Description This position is located in the FOIL Office - Albany.

Duties:

• Maintain electronic and hard files for FOIL requests, including all correspondence (external, internal, official, and informal).

• Prepare and send legal correspondence in accordance with Public Officers Law, Article 6, Sections 84-90; Freedom of Information Law. Create, revise, and maintain templates used for creating some of the varied correspondence that FOIL issues to requestors.

• Proofread documents for correct legal terminology, context, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Work with other bureaus, regional offices, and divisions to assign FOIL requests and follow-up on responses.

• Scan paper documents and enter new FOIL requests into database.

• Assist in the retrieval of information for requests by searching for specific matters in NY Matters and in any other relevant applications.

• Perform general office duties as assigned, such as answering the phone, copying, faxing, and scheduling meetings, etc.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Prepare responsive records for paralegal’s review for any necessary redactions.

Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources Management Bureau

Telephone (518) 776-2500

Fax (518) 915-7754

Email Address HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General

The Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

 

Notes on ApplyingEmail is the preferred method of applying. Please send your cover letter and resume to HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov and be sure
to indicate your current Civil Service title. Please reference Vacancy ID# 117728 in the subject line.

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