Legal Assistant 1 - Albany, United States - New York State Office of the Attorney General

New York State Office of the Attorney General

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Albany, United States

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VACANCY ID #156384 / 157909
EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

TITLE:
LEGAL ASSISTANT 1 (NY HELPS)

STATUS:
PERMANENT or CO
NTINGENT PERMANENT

BUREAU:
(VARIOUS)

LOCATION:

ALBANY

SALARY:
CSEA SG 14 (Starting Salary
:$54,860,

Job Rate:
$66,634)

We are seeking talented and motivated support staff to work with our attorneys in the State's law firm. The selected

State of New York. The Attorney General serves the public interest of all New Yorkers in matters affecting their daily lives,
enforcing laws to protect consumers, tenants, patients, workers, investors, and charitable donors. The office coordinates
statewide civil and criminal investigations, promoting economic and social justice, encouraging harm-reducing public health
strategies, and preserving the state's environment.

Careers with the State offer multiple benefits including
paid vacation leave (13+ days per year), sick leave,
paid State

holidays off,
health insurance including vision & dental, entry into the
NYS retirement (pension) system, education and
training, eligibility for public student loan forgiveness, and
job stability with promotional opportunities. Workplace
flexibilities include multiple options for employees including
telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work
schedules.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

NY HELPS:

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no
time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS
employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service
Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have
their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination.

Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State.

While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are
qualified.

Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

"definition" below);
OR

An associate degree (or higher) in in a _paralegal/legal assistant/legal studies program_ or a certificate in a

- paralegal/legal assistant program_ where the degree was granted from a regionally accredited college or university
or one approved by the American Bar Association (ABA);
OR

An associate degree (or higher) in _any field_ where the degree was granted from a regionally accredited college or

university or one approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) or graduation from an accredited (ABA
approved) law school with a degree required for NYS Bar admittance
AND one year of experience as a
Paralegal/Legal Assistant (see "definition" below).

_ Definition__:
A Paralegal/Legal Assistant is someone who applies knowledge of the law and legal procedures in rendering _
- direct assistance to lawyers, clients, and courts; prepares and interprets legal documents and forms; researches, compiles, _
- and uses information from legal materials to provide both written and verbal comments on their findings; and analyzes and _
- handles routine procedural problems independently with mínimal attorney oversight. Non-qualifying experience includes _
- receptionist, records clerk, bookkeeper, and office manager. _

CURRENT NYS EMPLOYEE:
Reachable on the Department of Civil Service eligible list for Legal Assistant 1 or permanent
or contingent-permanent status as a Legal Assistant 1 or eligible to transfer.

DUTIES
In close association with an attorney or attorneys, Legal Assistants perform a variety of paralegal activities that require
formal education and experience. Incumbents compile and organize files and documentation; prepare and assist in the
preparation of legal documents and forms; catalog information; update databases or spreadsheets; and prepare
correspondence and subpoenas.

When in a litigation or administrative hearing setting, a Legal Assistant 1 performs pre-trial or pre-hearing related
- activities.

Schedules witnesses and collects information relevant to the case.
Reviews caserelated materials for lines of questioning.
Assembles exhibits and briefs.
May assist at trials or hearings by managing the exhibits and suggesting relevant questions for the attorney to raise.
Prepares and files with the courts all associated court papers as directed or authorized by the attorney.
May perform service of process or arrange for service of process through an outside vendor.
Calculates monies owed to