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AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleLegal Assistant 1 - #01290

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $41130 to $59186 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Minimum Qualifications Legal Assistant/Legal Assistant Trainee:

Interested candidates must be reachable on the Legal Assistant 1 eligible list or Legal Assistant Trainee eligible list; or eligible to transfer under section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.


To be eligible to transfer to Legal Assistant:


NYS employees must have at least one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate SG-12 or higher title and possession of an associate's degree or certificate in legal studies, paralegal studies, or legal assistant studies from an accredited institution or one approved by the American Bar Association, and meet transfer eligibility requirements.


To be eligible to transfer to Legal Assistant Trainee 1:


NYS employees must have at least one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate SG-11 or higher title and possession of an associate's degree or certificate in legal studies, paralegal studies, or legal assistant studies from an accredited institution or one approved by the American Bar Association, and meet transfer eligibility requirements.

Trainees will be required to successfully complete six courses in paralegal studies and related skills from an accredited college or university. Also, in addition, one or more college or training courses in writing skills will be required in addition to on-the-job-training activities.

Duties Description LEGAL RESEARCH

· Perform directed research of statutes, court cases, administrative opinions, among other sources, in connection with the finances and operations of local governments, school districts, local public authorities and other local government entities that are audited by the Office.

EXTERNAL INQUIRIES

· Direct and track calls and letters from third parties, including municipal attorneys, local officials, and taxpayers for handling by staff attorneys. Track and provide prior advisory opinions to such parties, as requested and approved by staff attorneys. Prepare draft letters for review by staff attorneys.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

· Perform miscellaneous tasks required to support the Local Government and School Accountability/Debt Management Unit, as needed, including scanning and entering information in the internal tracking systems.

Additional Comments Desired Competencies:

· Ability to perform legal research on line and through Westlaw/Lexis

· Knowledge of databases and team rooms

· Good writing skills

· Good organizational skills

· Prior legal assistant experience or education

· Ability to work independently and with deadlines

· Ability to be flexible and multitask

· Good time and attendance habits

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

Name Jackie Carter

Telephone 518-474-1924

Fax (518) 486-6723

Email Address recruit@osc.state.ny.us

Address

Street Office of Human Resources

110 State Street, 12th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to recruit@osc.state.ny.us no later than April 27, 2019. Please reference Item # 01290– GOER-JDC when responding.

When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section. The VACANCY ID # should not be included

When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section. The GOER ID # should not be included.