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AgencyLaw, Department of

TitleLegal Assistant 1 or Legal Assistant Trainee

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $40324 to $58028 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 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 28 Liberty Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code12005

Minimum Qualifications This is a transfer opportunity for New York State Employees who are in a Permanent or Contingent Permanent status as a Secretary 1 OR Eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

You may recieve a canvass letter in the mail if you are reachable on the Open Competitive list for the Legal Assistant 1 and/or Legal Assistant Trainee.

Duties Description Two-year traineeship leading to grade 14 (currently $47,773). Starting salary equated to grade 11, $40,324. Location pay of $3,026 will be added to salary listed above. If not already completed, all trainees are required to successfully complete six courses in paralegal studies and related skills from an accredited college or university and one or more college or training courses in writing skills within the traineeship.

This position is located in the Civil Rights Bureau (CRB).

Duties:

•Review and respond to complaints and questions submitted by the public either in writing, via email, or by telephone as per CRB intake protocol. Responses will include sending written letters, returning phone calls, and/or sending emails. Provide complainants with complaint forms and informational material, and refer complainants to appropriate organizations or government agencies. Direct questions and complaints to appropriate CRB attorneys for answers and follow up. Input public inquiries in database and update as needed through closure of the intake.
•Assist CRB attorneys with various tasks and litigation support as needed, such as completing routine investigative work for attorney’s review, conducting research on legal and operational matters, preparing chronologies and production charts, creating interview summaries, taking notes and transcribing interviews, tracking compliance deadlines for AODs, assisting with the production of litigation-related documents, preparing written materials for public dissemination, and preparing and delivering presentations with attorneys.
•Fill in for CRB secretary needed to ensure continuous coverage of CRB telephone line and the meeting of visitors during the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Speak with walk-in complainants.
•Be willing to learn new tasks and skills, including use of discovery-management software, Excel, and other programs.
•Spanish language proficiency preferred.
•Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments Spanish proficiency preferred.

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

Name Patricia Kaufman

Telephone (518) 776-2500

Fax (518) 915-7754

Email Address patricia.kaufman@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street State Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

Notes on ApplyingPlease return cover letter and resume to patricia.kaufman@ag.ny.gov (Email is the preferred method of submission). Will accept faxes and mailed copies as well. Please refer to posting #63505 in the subject of your email. Please also indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.