Review Vacancy
AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53568 to $68192 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications REACHABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE LIST FOR LEGAL ASSISTANT 2 OR PERMANENT OR CONTINGENT PERMANENT STATUS AS LEGAL ASSISTANT 2 OR ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFER.
Duties Description DUTIES:
• May be 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 develops 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.
• Prepares correspondence and all relevant case materials for the record.
• May draft various legal documents and assists in the preparation for litigation by completing a variety of activities.
• Drafts responsive motions or answers, affidavits, or discovery demands.
• Performs document review, including the use of electronic discovery, and prepares draft of responses to document demands for attorney review.
• Organizes exhibits for examination before trial (EBT).
• Organizes, drafts, and prepares motions for summary judgment.
• Works with the assigned attorney to restyle papers as needed.
• Serves subpoenas or arranges service.
• Arranges for filing pleadings and other legal papers with the court clerk of record.
• Analyzes adversaries' responses for their sufficiency and evaluates any objections received.
• Reviews discovery demands received and works closely with attorney to prepare responses.
• Drafts responses to interrogatories, notices to admit, and requests for documents.
• Assimilates transcripts from EBTs or excerpts from trial transcripts.
• Analyzes and processes interim and dispositive decisions and orders.
• Prepares final documents for file closing.
• Perform other work as assigned.
Additional Comments IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW, GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDERS #6 AND 28.1, AND SECTION 504 OF THE FEDERAL REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, AS AMENDED BY THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Brianna.Guckemus@ag.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of the Attorney General
Human Resources Mgmt. Bureau, State Capitol
Notes on ApplyingEmail is the preferred method of applying. Please send resume and cover letter to HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov and indicate vacancy #77706 in the subject line of the email.