StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleCollection and Civil Prosecution Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $53262 to $64693 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 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Office of the New York State Attorney General

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12224

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of full-time experience in the collection of debts or two years of full-time experience as a Legal Assistant.

*Minimum Qualifications Substitution:
An associate or higher degree in legal assistant/paralegal studies or law from a regionally accredited college or university accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), or one cited by the American Bar Association (ABA) as following acceptable practices; or completion of a legal assistant/paralegal studies non-degree certificate program where the certificate was issued by a regionally accredited or ACICS accredited college or university or one cited by the American Bar Association as following acceptable practices may substitute for two years of experience.

Duties Description • Maintain a caseload of collection cases.
• Identify debts to be collected.
• Locate and contact debtors; arrange payment schedules.
• Refer cases for litigation.
• Respond to inquiries from debtor, client agency, attorneys, bureau staff or third parties. Answer questions, including debtor obligations, consequences of non-payment (legal action, judgment enforcement).
• Gather information and documentation, assisting in legal research.
• Assist staff attorney in case preparation.
• Determine that all monies have been properly credited to account. Gather evidence, when appropriate, needed to substantiate cancellation of debt.
• Ensure the financial and legal accuracy of account from inception through closing.
• Search for, locate and identify assets belonging to debtor for use in judgment enforcement.
• Send written correspondence by selecting and modifying bureau forms or by creating response when forms are not appropriate.
• Prepare judgment, post-judgment enforcement and discovery papers for attorney signature.
• Become familiar with Silvercar, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft ACCESS, LEXIS and other bureau case management packages.
• Upon request, send updates of accounts to defendants. Investigate discrepancies between unit records and client records. Become familiar with accrual of interest, collection fees, and other costs which may be added to account.
• Prepare case closing paperwork, when appropriate.
• Review weekly and monthly reports for appropriate action.

Additional Comments Careers with the State offer multiple benefits including paid vacation leave (13+ days per year), sick leave, paid State holidays off, health insurance including vision & dental, entry into the NYS retirement (pension) system, education and training, eligibility for public student loan forgiveness, and job stability with promotional opportunities. Workplace flexibilities include multiple options for employees including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

The agency's hours of operation are Monday through Friday, between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm (37.5 hours/week).
Scheduling determinations are dependent upon the needs of each Bureau and will be communicated during interviews.

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

Name Human Resources Management Bureau

Telephone (518)776-2500

Fax

Email Address HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of the New York State Attorney General

The Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please submit a cover letter that includes a statement describing how you meet the minimum qualifications and a resume to hr.recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Please be sure to include the Vacancy ID #153912 and job title in the subject of your email.

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

For more information about the Attorney General's Office visit www.ag.ny.gov.