Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $45018 to $54678 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for 70.1 transfer. In order to qualify for a Section 70.1 transfer, candidates must have one year of permanent service in a Grade 12 or higher level title. The title cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two grade levels. Some titles eligible for a 70.1 transfer are Administrative Aide, Agency Program Aide, Principal Clerk or Principal Clerk Personnel, etc. NOTE: Special Credential is required for the Legal Assistant 1 in order to qualify for 70.1 transfer. Candidate must have an associate degree or certificate in legal studies, paralegal studies, or legal assistant studies from an accredited institution or one approved by the American Bar Association.
Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Office of Counsel provides legal guidance and services to the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) network on a myriad of issues arising from the delivery of supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities. This position will provide paralegal support for the OPWDD Fair Hearings Unit. Under the supervision of the Supervising Attorney for the Fair Hearing Unit, the duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Gather and organize documents with respect to due process hearings brought by individuals or families;
• Assist attorneys and agency staff in preparation for administrative hearings;
• Draft hearing summaries and identify and assemble exhibits for hearing;
• Maintain, organize and oversee fair hearing files;
• Track compliance with all due dates and required records.
Additional Comments Please Note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure; please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYEE
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