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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/31/23

Applications Due02/28/23

Vacancy ID122965

NY HELPNo

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleLegal Assistant 1 or Legal Assistant Trainee

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $51711 to $62806 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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? No

County Westchester

Street Address 44 South Broadway

City White Plains

StateNY

Zip Code10601

Minimum Qualifications REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR LEGAL ASSISTANT 1 OR TRAINEE,
OR
PERMANENT OR CONTINGENT-PERMANENT STATUS AS A LEGAL ASSISTANT 1,
OR
ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFER.

Duties Description This position is in the Westchester Regional Office

Duties:
• Schedules witnesses and collects information relevant to the case.
• Reviews case-related materials for lines of questioning.
• Assembles exhibits and briefs for court filings.
• Assisting at trials by managing the exhibits and suggesting relevant questions for the attorney to raise. .
• Reviews administrative procedures and makes initial determinations regarding information releasable under the Freedom of Information Act.
• Completes routine investigative work for attorney review.
• Gathers complete information from a variety of sources, including State agencies.
• Coordinates with State agency clients regarding cases, records, witnesses etc.
• Provides a preliminary analysis of information to attorneys.
• Manages the flow of case-related materials.
• Uses Shepard's Citations or other reference sources to check the cases cited to ensure that the case law is still relevant.
• Maintains or oversees tracking systems, calendars, and reporting systems.
• Performs activities related to docketing, the placement of court-related activities on the court calendar, and on the attorney's calendar.
• Prepares portions of briefs, affidavits, affirmations, and other motion-related papers.

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 Brianna Guckemus

Telephone 518-766-2500

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 ApplyingPlease email your cover letter and resume to hr.recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Please include vacancy #122965 in the subject line of your email. Please indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications.

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