StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleLegal Assistant 1 or Legal Assistant Trainee 1

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $37998 to $54678 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address NYS Office of the Attorney General, Civil Recoveries Bureau

The Capitol

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12224

Minimum Qualifications REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST FOR LEGAL ASSISTANT 1 OR TRAINEE, OR ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFER.

If not already completed, all trainees are required to successfully complete six courses in paralegal studies and related skills from an accredited college or university, and one or more college or training courses in writing skills, within the two-year traineeship.

Duties Description • Prepare legal documents such as complaints, petitions, discovery responses, motion papers, affidavits, petitions, exhibits, judgments, and proposed orders in support of Collection Specialists, Legal Assistants, and Attorneys in the General Recoveries Unit.
• Review guardianship referrals from Office of Mental Health, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, or other state facilities. Prepare a multitude of documents relating to guardianship petitions, follow up with client agency, and assist the attorney in preparing for hearing. All done with minimal assistance.
• Review legal documents received to ascertain whether the State has an interest in the proceeding.
• Conduct legal research and analyze legal decisions involving questions of law, shepardizing, and utilizing all department research software.
• Independently prepare demand letters; negotiate repayment programs or prepare summonses and all other paperwork which must accompany commencement of lawsuits.
• Review disclosure and independently determine and draft for attorney review appropriate responses; prepare draft discovery demands in accordance with Article 31 of the CPLR.
• Enforce money judgments, make recommendations, and complete appropriate documents for attorney’s signature.
• Skip trace and asset search on pre-judgment and post-judgment accounts.
• Contact the courts and county clerks. File papers, postpone court dates, research records, respond to client, defendant, or other parties involved in a proceeding, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments This position is in the Civil Recoveries Bureau of our Albany office.

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

Name Andrew Clancy

Telephone 518-776-2500

Fax 518-915-7753

Email Address andrew.clancy@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 ApplyingPlease return cover letter and current resume to andrew.clancy@ag.ny.gov Please include Vacancy ID#31106 in the subject line. Please be sure to indicate how you are eligible to transfer.