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NY HELPNo

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleLegal Assistant 1

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%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

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 1 eligible list or Legal Assistant Trainee eligible list; or eligible to transfer under section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
To be eligible for transfer to Legal Assistant:
NYS employees must have at least one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate SG-12 or higher title and possession of an associate's degree or certificate in legal studies, paralegal studies, or legal assistant studies from an accredited institution or one approved by the American Bar Association, and meet transfer eligibility requirements.
To be eligible to transfer to Legal Assistant Trainee 1:
NYS employees must have at least one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate SG-11 or higher title and possession of an associate's degree or certificate in legal studies, paralegal studies, or legal assistant studies from an accredited institution or one approved by the American Bar Association, and meet transfer eligibility requirements.
Trainees will be required to successfully complete six courses in paralegal studies and related skills from an accredited college or university. Also, in addition, one or more college or training courses in writing skills will be required in addition to on-the-job-training activities.

Duties Description Processing Unclaimed Funds Claims

1. Analyze information contained within the claim file and process routine claims for unclaimed funds which have been referred for legal review.
2. Make telephone inquiries to third parties and respond to telephone inquiries from claimants in connection with unclaimed funds functions. Provide routine information regarding processes and procedures as needed.
3. Draft letters to claimants and third parties in connection with unclaimed funds processing.
4. Prepare preliminary recommendations for approval or denial of payment of routine claims for unclaimed funds.
5. Use the unclaimed funds processing system to log information, process payments and close claim files.

Additional Comments DESIRED COMPETENCIES:

1) Familiarity with the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law and the Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act.
2) Ability to write clearly and concisely.
3) Ability to verbally communicate well particularly as to claimant’s questions by phone.

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

Name Joanne Pirfo

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 resume and cover letter to recruit@osc.state.ny.us or the address listed below by October 8, 2015 reference #1289 JP when responding.
When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section. The GOER ID # should not be included.