Review Vacancy
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
TitleLegal Assistant 1 SG-14 / Legal Assistant Trainee 1 SG-11
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $41130 to $59186 Annually
Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.
Duties Description The Legal Assistant 1 responsibilities, under the general direction of staff attorneys, may include:
• Legal research and limited analysis of research findings;
• Making initial determinations regarding information releasable under the Freedom of Information Act, subpoenas or court orders for attorney review;
• Negotiating and proposing preliminary settlements of fines as directed by an attorney;
• Assistance with pre-trial or pre-hearing activities which may include:
• Scheduling administrative hearings
• Collecting information relevant to administrative hearings
• Reviewing case materials
• Assembling exhibits, briefs or other legal pleadings
• Preparing files with court documents as directed by an attorney
• Completing routine investigative work for attorney review
• Gathering information from a variety of sources and providing a preliminary analysis of information to attorneys
• Management of the flow of case materials such as opening and closing cases; calendaring of court-related activities; answering routine questions from agency staff and the public; performing preliminary background work for routine cases or for administrative review processes and answering routine complaints received from the public, either orally or in writing, including routine information regarding processes or procedures; and
• Maintenance of tracking systems including, but not limited to, case management systems and subpoena logs.
Additional duties will be discussed during the interview.
Additional Comments This position may be filled via traineeship.
Trainees will be required to successfully complete six courses in paralegal studies and related skills from an accredited college or university prior to completing the traineeship. In addition, one or more college or training courses in writing skills will be required.
Background Investigation Requirements:
1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.
3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. OCFS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. OCFS is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity. It is the policy of OCFS to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position for which they are applying or for which they are employed. OCFS does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under title I of the ADA.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel - CDS
52 Washington Street, 231 North
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.