NY HELPYes

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleLegal Assistant 2 (NY HELPS) - Civil Recoveries (JET) - Albany

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade17

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

Salary RangeFrom $63361 to $80655 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address The Capitol

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12224

Duties Description The incumbent of this Legal Assistant 2 position provides litigation support for the Judgment Enforcement Team (JET), a new unit within the Civil Recoveries Bureau responsible for large-dollar, complex, and high-profile judgment enforcement, and performs the following duties:
• Oversee and/or perform the process of opening or closing files and cases within unit.
• Review investigation or litigation-related materials.
• Search for and gather information pertaining to investigations from a variety of sources.
• Conduct routine investigative work for attorney review.
• Provide preliminary analysis of information to attorneys.
• Confer with attorneys and other staff regarding investigation and litigation strategy.
• Assist in the drafting, preparation, service and filing of pleadings, discovery demands, motion documents, transcripts of judgments, and other legal materials, including re-styling/re-formatting as necessary.
• Assist in the review, organization and analysis of discovery materials.
• Use electronic platforms, such as Relativity, to perform review of electronically stored information.
• Perform legal research as directed by attorneys, including research utilizing electronic databases such as Westlaw or Lexis.
• Assist with scheduling of depositions, hearings and trials, and preparation of attorneys and witnesses.
• Assist at depositions, trials or hearings by managing the presentation of evidence and witnesses as directed by attorneys.
• Calculate, verify, and maintain records of amounts due and owing in open cases to reflect accrual of costs and interest, receipt of partial payments, and other balance changes.
• Track the filing and release of liens, executions, and other encumbrances on assets belonging to judgment debtors.
• Routinely review bankruptcy status of judgment debtors, marking any changes in our internal tracking software and flagging for attorney review.
• Maintain and oversee internal organizational and file tracking systems.
• Perform activities related to docketing, the placement of court-related activities on the court calendar, and on attorney calendars.
• Generate, maintain, and ensure accuracy of reports relating to work performed by the unit.
• Assist in the preparation of training materials.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Legal Assistant/Paralegal experience working with enforcement of judgments.

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 may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

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 QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of three years of full-time experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant (see “Definition” below).

OR

An associate degree (or higher) 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) AND one year of full-time experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant (see “Definition” below).

OR

Graduation from an accredited (ABA approved) law school with a degree required for NYS Bar AND two years of full-time 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 minimal attorney oversight.

Examples of non-qualifying experience: receptionist, records clerk, bookkeeper, office manager.

OTHER WAYS TO QUALIFY:

Reachable on the Department of Civil Service Eligible list for Legal Assistant 2.
OR

Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/

NOTE: Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered into the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has recently covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024, and June 11, 2025. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources. Employees with a permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective 6/12/25 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.

Additional Comments The agency's hours of operation are Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (37.5 hours/week). Scheduling determinations depend on the needs of the Bureau and will be communicated during interviews.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.

The Office of the NYS Attorney General (OAG) cannot provide sponsorship for work authorization. Candidates need to be authorized to work in the United States to be employed by this agency. It is incumbent upon employees to maintain work authorization for the duration of their employment with the OAG. This agency does not participate in E-Verify for work authorization purposes.

As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our State through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, the OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

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

Name Human Resources Management Bureau

Telephone 518-776-2500

Fax 518-915-7754

Email Address HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General, Human Resources Management Bureau

State Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

Notes on ApplyingIn your submission, you must provide sufficient information to determine from your resume and/or cover letter that you meet the minimum qualifications stated above. If a certificate or degree is required to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide proof that you hold the required certificate or degree. To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and a copy of your degree/transcript (if applicable) to HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Be sure to include the Vacancy # and Title of the position in the subject heading of your email.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.