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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/14/20

Applications Due01/29/20

Vacancy ID77893

NY HELPNo

AgencyInsurance Fund, State

TitleLegal Assistant 1/Legal Assistant Trainee 1

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $41130 to $59186 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 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

Street Address 225 Oak Street

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14203

Minimum Qualifications Legal Assistant 1: Reachable for appointment on current Civil Service eligible list used for this title; or one year of permanent competitive class service as a Legal Assistant 1; or one year of permanent competitive-class service in a title eligible for transfer under section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Eligible titles include: Program, Aide, Office Assistant 3, Administrative Assistant 2. Please note: candidates must also possess an associate’s degree or higher in a paralegal/legal assistance program OR a certificate in a paralegal/legal assistant program where either the degree or certificate was granted from a regionally accredited college or university, or college or university accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) or one approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).

Legal Assistant Trainee 1: Reachable for appointment on current Civil Service eligible list used for this title; or one year of permanent competitive-class service in a title eligible for transfer under section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Eligible titles include: Assistant Insurance Fund Services Representative, Office Assistant 2, Administrative Assistant 1. Please note: this is a two-year traineeship leading to the journey level title of Legal Assistant 1, SG-14. During the two-year traineeship, trainees are required to successfully complete six courses in paralegal studies and related skills from an accredited college and one or more courses in writing skills

Duties Description As a Legal Assistant 1, under the direction of staff attorneys, the incumbent may be responsible for compiling and organizing documentation; preparing and assisting in the preparation of legal documents and forms; ensuring court documents, including judgments, are properly and timely filed; logging information; and preparing correspondence and subpoenas. The incumbent may respond to inquiries and complaints; track cases, ensure that deadlines are met; maintain various calendars and conduct research into legal matters.

Additional Comments Please include your current Civil Service title in your cover letter.

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

Name Renee Bartholomew

Telephone

Fax 518-437-1618

Email Address hr@nysif.com

Address

Street 15 Computer Drive West

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12205

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease include this position title and vacancy id number on your cover letter. Also include your current Civil Service title. Candidates should mail a resume and cover letter to 15 Computer Drive West, Personnel, Albany, NY 12205 or fax to 518-437-1618. Resumes may also be emailed to hr@nysif.com

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