Agency Attorney General, Office of the

　　Title Legal Assistant 2

　　Occupational Category Legal

　　Salary Grade 17

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

　　Salary Range From $59724 to $76029 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 8:30 AM

　　To 5 PM

　　Flextime allowed? No

　　Mandatory overtime? No

　　Compressed workweek allowed? No

　　Telecommuting allowed? Yes

　　County New York

　　Street Address 28 Liberty Street

　　City New York City

　　State NY

　　Zip Code 10005

　　Minimum Qualifications Transfer Eligible: For 70.1 - One year of permanent competitive service as a Legal Assistant 2For 70.4 - One year of permanent competitive service at SG-15 or higher and meet the open competitive minimum qualification as noted below:Provisional Qualifications: A bachelor's degree (or higher) in a paralegal/legal assistant program from a regionally accredited college or university, or college or university accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) or one approved by the American Bar Association (ABA); OR - An associate's degree (or higher) in a paralegal/legal assistant program or a certificate in a paralegal/legal assistant program where either the degree or certificate was granted from a regionally accredited college or university, or college or university accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) or one approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) AND one year of subsequent full-time experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant (see "definition" below);OR 3 -An associate degree (or higher) in a paralegal/legal assistant program or a certificate in a paralegal/legal assistant program where either the degree or certificate was granted from a regionally accredited college or university, or college or university accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) or one approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) and a bachelor's degree or higher in any field. Qualifying Experience Definition: For the purposes of this examination, 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. Substitution: Graduation from an accredited (ABA approved) law school with a degree required for NYS Bar admittance will be accepted as meeting the educational requirements for either examination. Non-qualifying degrees Non-qualifying degrees include but are not limited to degrees in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Liberal Arts, Political Science, Business Administration and Business Management.For appointment to this title: You must provide proof of an associate degree (or higher) in a paralegal/legal assistant program OR a certificate in a paralegal/legal assistant program where either the degree or certificate was granted from a regionally accredited college or university, or college or university accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) or one approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).

　　Duties Description This position is in the Claims Bureau in New York City. DUTIES:• Draft Tort and Medical Malpractice Answers and Discovery Demands.• Draft pre- and post-Answer motions.• Perform Jury Verdict searches and analyze damage awards and settlement values.• Perform legal research using traditional and electronic reference sources regarding general negligence and medical malpractice law and policy issues.• Communicate with Court personnel regarding applicable rules and procedures.• Communicate with client agencies and individual defendants.• Calculate and calendar due dates for pleadings and motion return dates.• Draft legal responses and correspondence to Courts, adversaries, and co-defendant counsel.• Draft and assemble briefs, tables, affidavits, exhibits, and other documents for trial.• Use and maintain electronic case management system for all cases, including attaching all documents and updating relevant case information for each matter.• Review and analyze discovery responses and medical records.• Analyze and digest large amounts of data and present in a cogent manner.• Assist attorney with trial preparation, including digesting deposition transcripts, drafting briefs, motions, exhibits, and other documents for use at trial.• Utilize Shepard’s citations and other legal reference sources to check cases cited in legal papers prepared by attorneys to ensure accuracy and relevancy of case law.• Assist attorneys with document production including required redactions and bates numbering.• Respond to inquiries from the Court, client agencies and Bureau attorneys.• Maintain and develop lists and spreadsheets for case tracking purposes.• Prepare and electronically file with the Courts all relevant legal documents.• Liaison with Managing Attorney’s Office regarding filing and service of legal documents.• Collaborate with client agencies’ risk management departments and internal bureau investigators.• Complete routine investigations, including obtaining records and documents from client agencies.• Gather information from various outside sources and prepare a detailed analysis.• Prepare finding of decisions and findings of fact.• Prepare opinions on routine matters.• Set priorities and independently manage deadlines in accordance with strict timeframes.• Alert attorneys as to deadlines, defects, conflicts, and questions.• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

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　　Name HR Recruitment

　　Telephone 518-776-2500

　　Fax 518-915-7754

　　Email Address [email protected]

　　Address

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

　　State Capitol

　　City Albany

　　State NY

　　Zip Code 12224

　　Notes on Applying Verification of your degree, certificate, or transcript is required to determine eligibility. If you are interested in being considered, please email your cover letter, resume, and a copy of your degree, certificate or transcript to [email protected]. Please include "Legal Assistant 2 - ID #148810" in the subject line of the email.