Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 08/14/17
Applications Due: 08/28/17
Vacancy ID: 43033
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyLabor, Department of
TitleLegal Assistant 1 - Gr.14 - Albany
Occupational CategoryLegal
Salary Grade14
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $45018 to $54678 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
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
Location
County Albany
Street Address Counsel's Office
State Office Campus, Building 12
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12240
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Note: The purpose of this vacancy posting is to notify individuals about transfer opportunities. Candidates reachable on the Civil Service Eligible list(s) will be canvassed. However, you may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:
TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
70.1 Transfer: An Employee with one year of permanent competitive service in a qualified title allocated to Grade 12 or higher with an associate’s degree (or higher) in a paralegal/legal assistant 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), may qualify for transfer pursuant to Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
70.4 Transfer: Employees with one year of permanent competitive or 55 b/c service at a salary grade 12 or higher, who are on the Legal Assistant 1 eligible list.
Note: A comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/faq/transfer.cfm
Duties Description STANDARD DUTIES:
Under the general direction of staff attorneys, you would be responsible for preparing and assisting in the preparation of legal documents and forms relating to Labor Standards and Safety and Health cases, conducting research into legal matters, analyzing materials, preparing correspondence, and compiling and organizing documentation. You may interview witnesses and clients, assemble exhibits and briefs, oversee tracking systems, and negotiate and propose preliminary settlements of fines as directed or authorized by staff Attorneys.
Additional Comments All candidates must submit a resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by 8/28/2017 and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12240.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Kristen Symonds
Telephone (518) 457-1020
Fax (518) 485-9495
Email Address labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau
State Office Campus, Bldg 12, Room 559
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12240
Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov. Please include the title, location and vacancy ID #43033 you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail. Failure to do so may result in the delay of processing your application. In order to qualify you for the position, when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by the NYSDOL Personnel Bureau for your social security number to confirm your employment history.
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