Review Vacancy
AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
TitleLegal Assistant 2 (Various Positions)
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $57984 to $73813 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications REACHABLE ON THE LEGAL ASSISTANT 2 ELIGIBLE LIST OR PERMANENT OR
CONTINGENT PERMANENT STATUS AS A LEGAL ASSISTANT 2 OR ELIGIBLE TO TRANSFER
Duties Description We have several Legal Assistant 2 vacancies in Albany.
General Duties Include:
When in litigation or administrative hearing setting:
•Responsible for the preparation of arguments in court for pro se and other similar cases or for the preparation of materials related to an administrative hearing.
•Independently develop assigned cases or files to the point where an attorney need only sign off on the related papers or present the case before the court.
•Prepare correspondence and all relevant case materials for the record.
•Draft various legal documents and assist in the preparation for litigation by completing a variety of activities.
•Draft responsive motions or answers, affidavits, or discovery demands.
•Perform document review, including the use of electronic discovery, and prepares draft of responses to document demands for attorney review.
•Organize exhibits for examination before trial (EBT).
•Organize, drafts, and prepares motions for summary judgment.
•Work with the assigned attorney to restyle papers as needed.
•Serve subpoenas or arrange service.
•Arrange for filing pleadings and other legal papers with the court clerk of record.
•Analyze adversaries' responses for their sufficiency and evaluate any objections received.
•Review discovery demands received and work closely with attorney to prepare responses.
•Draft responses to interrogatories, notices to admit, and requests for documents.
•Assimilate transcripts from EBTs or excerpts from trial transcripts.
•Analyze and process interim and dispositive decisions and orders.
•Prepare final documents for file closing.
When located outside of a litigation or an administrative hearing setting, performs a variety of activities:
•Draft briefs, affidavits, affirmations, and other motion-related papers.
•Prepare draft opinions for review by an attorney.
•Perform detailed, open-ended investigations to provide attorneys with ongoing information and leads.
•Review and propose changes in legislation, including drafting language and making revisions, and manage related bill tracking activities.
•Draft contracts and participate in the negotiation of contracts.
•Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Specific duties and scheduling options will be discussed at interview.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
Per Office of the Attorney General policy, confirmation of vaccination status is a condition of employment for this position. If you are not fully vaccinated, you may be required to provide negative COVID-19 test results once weekly. The agency will consider religious and reasonable accommodations.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of the Attorney General, Human Resources Management Bureau
State Capitol
Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested in being considered, please email your cover letter and resume to HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Please note how you meet the minimum qualifications and indicate vacancy #123097 in the subject line of the email.