Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleParalegal

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $70000 to $74970 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12245

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Education Level Required: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Associate’s degree with 7 years, direct relevant experience may substitute.

Relevant Experience required: A minimum of three (3) years of experience required.

Knowledge Required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and superior organizational skills. Ability to work collegially and effectively in a team setting. Ability to meet tight deadlines. Detail orientation.

ALTERNATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES: A minimum of 5 years of satisfactory service in another (relevant) position with Empire State Development. Up to 2 years of accredited post-secondary education, or service in the U.S. military may be substituted for service at ESD.

Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
This position will require in-office presence.
Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.* Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:
To provide broad-based support to in-house counsel in responding to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests and FOIL appeals; performing legal tasks in connection with the implementation of Empire State Development’s economic development mission and purpose.

WORK PERFORMED:
• FOIL: Provide support to the Corporation’s Record Access Officer in responding to FOIL requests for records:
o running searches for and collecting relevant material
o document review
o maintaining log of requests and responses
o calendaring and managing deadlines;
o drafting and preparing both internal and external correspondence
o corresponding with members of the public regarding requests, and
o preparing responses.
• Other Legal Tasks: Assist other members of the Legal Department with legal work on an as-needed basis and upon request.

Additional Comments *Salary range as specified
*Comprehensive Benefits Package

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

Contact Information

Name Jane Martinez - HR Trainer/Talent Acquisition Specialist

Telephone

Fax

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 655 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

 

Notes on ApplyingExternal Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp

Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration

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