Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleLegal Assistant 1, Legal Assistant Trainee 1, Box OHE-533/19360
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $45018 to $54678 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Legal Assistant.
§70.1 Transfer to Legal Assistant 1: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-12 or above deemed eligible for transfer under §70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
§70.1 Transfer to Legal Assistant Trainee 1: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-07 or above deemed eligible for transfer under §70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the civil service eligible list for this title may be considered for appointment.
NOTE: If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy (OEP) is seeking to fill a Legal Assistant 1 position within the Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability (OSPRA). The incumbent will be responsible for utilization of spreadsheets and the TEACH Online Services System database to track the progress of due process reviews of criminal history issues and appeals resulting therefrom; maintain and update appeal calendars; review legal documents and forms to determine timeliness and sufficiency; and respond to inquiries orally and in writing. This position will also assist attorneys in preparation of due process correspondence and gather materials to assist with litigation issues involving fingerprinting and teacher discipline matters. The duties of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Review fingerprint supported criminal history results and prepare appropriate charts;
• Prepare exhibits and documents in proper form for appeals;
• Prepare both oral and written correspondence with applicants, attorneys and school officials relative to fingerprint review and/or appeals;
• Process distribution and notification appeal decisions;
• Assist attorneys in management of calendar by scheduling of witnesses, panel members and hearing officers related to hearings;
• Format, type and proofread legal documents;
• Independently track and coordinates cases along with locate and distribute files daily to attorney and legal staff;
• Prioritize and mange deadlines in accordance with legal timeframes;
• Provide extensive assistance to staff in relation to completion of legal tasks including Freedom of Information Law requests, administrative appeal reviews and general review of legal documents; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent appointment. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of the Budget approval. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits.
The salary listed above applies to candidates appointed to Legal Assistant 1, SG-14. The hiring rate for candidates appointed to Legal Assistant Trainee 1 starts at $37,998 and for current New York State employees, is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Transfer candidates to Legal Assistant Trainee 1 and appointees from the Legal Assistant Trainee list will serve a two-year traineeship leading to the grade 14 salary level.
Employees of the Office of Higher Education who are currently in a Legal Assistant position and are interested in transferring to the location indicated on this flyer MUST apply for the position as outlined in the Application section of this flyer.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $54,678 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 19, 2016 to ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions preferred). You must include the Box number (OHE-533/19360) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address ohejobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 19, 2016 to ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions preferred). You must include the Box number (OHE-533/19360) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.