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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/23/14

Applications Due05/06/14

Vacancy ID13542

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleLegal Assistant 2

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade17

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $48518 to $61763 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates must be reachable on the Legal Assistant 2 eligible list; or eligible to transfer under section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
NYS employees must have at least one year as a Legal Assistant 2 (SG-17) OR service in a qualifying title equated to SG-15 who also possess an Associate’s degree or certificate in legal studies, paralegal studies, or legal assistant studies from an accredited institution or one approved by the NYS Bar Association and has one year of subsequent full-time experience as a Paralegal, OR possesses a Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, paralegal studies, or legal assistant studies from an accredited institution or one approved by the NYS Bar Association.

Duties Description • Assists the Senior Attorney with the processing of complex third-party damage claims. Acts as point person controlling the Fund’s administrative process by ensuring that deadlines that require Senior Attorney or Executive Director involvement are met. Assist with supervision of legal staff. Coordinates with the DEC or AG and OSC Legal Services as necessary. Handles inquiries from the public, elected officials, attorneys and other stakeholders regarding spills that may result in possible claims filed against the Fund. Directs less complex matters down and brings more complex or sensitive matters to the attention of the Senior Attorney or Executive Director. Reviews initial preparatory work on claims done by legal assistant 1 and then conducts more extensive review to determine if claims are viable before forwarding to Senior Attorney. Analyzes applicable environmental and other DEC reports related to the claims. Drafts recommendation memos, notices and denial letters as directed by the Senior Attorney.

• Assists with legal document review including affidavits prepared by the Attorney General. Assist with supervision and review of legal staff work products, such as; drafting of correspondence, tracking legislation, analysis and research of court decisions and orders. Conducts legal research in areas without settled precedent as directed by Senior Attorney.

• Assists the Senior Attorney in preparing litigation discovery document responses to Oil Spill litigation cases brought by the Attorney General. Reviews FOIL responses for privilege issues. Reviews judgment cases for possible abandoned property and processes any related claims. Acts as backup to Senior Attorney in coordinating responses to requests from the Attorney General’s Office.

• Assist the Senior Attorney in the processing and filing of liens including reviewing deeds and other title work to ensure proper parties and lots are being liened, drafting liens and release documents, following up with Attorney General’s office, OSC counsel’s office and county clerks’ offices as necessary.

Additional Comments Desired Competencies:
• Associates Degree in paralegal studies supplemented by a four year degree preferred.
• Experience with litigation or real property or collection law desired.
• Proficient in excel or access applications.
• Experience dealing with the public in any field.

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

Name Manu Priya Minocha

Telephone (518) 474-1924

Fax (518) 486-6723

Email Address recruit@osc.state.ny.us

Address

Street Office of Human Resources

110 State Street, 12th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to recruit@osc.state.ny.us no later than May 06, 2014. Please reference Item #6708-GOER-MPM when responding.

WHEN RESPONDING, PLEASE INCLUDE THE REFERENCE NUMBER AND LETTERS LISTED IN THIS SECTION OF THE VACANCY. THE GOER ID# SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED WHEN RESPONDING. THANK YOU.

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