Review Vacancy
AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
TitleLegal Assistant 1 or Legal Assistant Trainee
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $41130 to $59186 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Reachable on the Legal Assistant 1 or Legal Assistant Trainee civil service eligible list (you must have taken and passed the civil service exam for either title in order to be placed on the eligible list)
OR
Permanent or contingent permanent status as a Legal Assistant 1 or LA Trainee
OR
Eligible to transfer
Duties Description This position exists in the Appeals and Opinions Bureau.
•Under supervision of reviewing attorneys, independently compile records of prison administrative proceedings and prepare all pertinent legal documents including state appellate court briefs, appendices, and memoranda, proposed orders, answers to article 78 petitions, motions, and related correspondence.
•Review each assigned case, ascertain its status, and comply with all court-ordered deadlines.
•Prepare comparative analysis against similar cases and petitions that have previously come before the bureau.
•Conduct legal research into pertinent areas of law from a variety of traditional and electronic sources for attorney review.
•Review rules of procedure in applicable court.
•Analyze records from courts and client agencies to determine Bureau response.
•Check legal and record citations in legal papers prepared by attorneys.
•Respond to inquiries from client agencies and Bureau attorneys.
•Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of the Attorney General, Human Resources Management Bureau
State Capitol
Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested in the position please email your cover letter and resume to HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Please indicate vacancy #91909 in the subject line. Please let us know how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.