Legal Assistant 2 - 00079

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Occupational Category
Legal
Salary Grade
17
Bargaining Unit
PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range
From $56847 to $72364 Annually
Employment Type
Full-Time
Appointment Type
Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class
Competitive Class
Travel Percentage
0%
Workweek
Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week
37.5
Workday
From
9 AM
To
5 PM
Flextime allowed?
No
Mandatory overtime?
No
Compressed workweek allowed?
No
Telecommuting allowed?
No
County
Albany
Street Address
Division of Legal Affairs/Records Access Office
Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
City
Albany
State
NY
Zip Code
12237
Minimum Qualifications
Permanent: Current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as a Legal Assistant 2 (G17) OR a NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a Senior Attorney position and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate should be highly motivated and efficient individual interested in working in a fast paced, high volume, dynamic legal environment. The candidates must have good organizational skills; the ability to adjust workflow amongst the team with shifting priorities; good skills using the Internet in conducting legal research; be competent entering information into electronic databases; and have proficient communications skills.
Duties Description
Under the supervision of the Records Access Officer, the Legal Assistant 2 will manage an individual portfolio of complex, high priority Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) req1:1ests. The incumbent will prepare and assist staff attorneys with the preparation of legal correspondence, utilize Lexis Nexis and other legal databases to research laws, regulations, court documents, etc. in matters where clear precedent may not be found. In addition, the Legal Assistant 2 will: conduct research into legal matters; analyze materials; present findings verbally and in written communications; contact Department programs to gather data to answer FOIL inquiries; and will need to work independently with minimal oversight.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name
Human Resources Management Group, RS/LA2/00079
Tele****
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Email Address
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Address
Street
Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
City
Albany
State
NY
Zip Code
12237

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