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Legal Research Support Staff
$78k-104k (estimate)
Full Time | Business Services
2 Months Ago
City of New York is Hiring a Legal Research Support Staff Near Manhattan, NY
About OathThe City of New York’s Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the nation’s largest administrative tribunal, holding approximately 400,000 trials and hearings a year. As the City’s central, independent administrative law court, OATH adjudicates a wide range of matters filed by nearly every city agency, board and commission. OATH also houses the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution which provides mediation and restorative justice support to City government agencies and the general public, and the Administrative Judicial Institute, a resource center that provides training, continuing education, research and support services for administrative law judges and hearing officers.
Job DescriptionThe Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services and guidance to executive agency staff, tribunal personnel, and the Clerk’s Office. The OGC plays a key role in supporting and strengthening the agency’s legal foundation and mission through legal analysis, research and writing, and advice.
The OGC Seeks a Dynamic And Thoughtful Person To Serve As a Member Of Its Legal Research Support Staff. This Person Will Have Extensive Responsibility In The Support Of OGC To Retrieve Database Records, Conduct Research, And Investigate Incidents Arising From All Legal Matters Affecting OATH. His Or Her Primary Responsibility Will Be To
Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
Work Location: 66 John St, NY
Minimum QualificationsQualification Requirements
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
, $48,170.00 – $48,170.00
Job DescriptionThe Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services and guidance to executive agency staff, tribunal personnel, and the Clerk’s Office. The OGC plays a key role in supporting and strengthening the agency’s legal foundation and mission through legal analysis, research and writing, and advice.
The OGC Seeks a Dynamic And Thoughtful Person To Serve As a Member Of Its Legal Research Support Staff. This Person Will Have Extensive Responsibility In The Support Of OGC To Retrieve Database Records, Conduct Research, And Investigate Incidents Arising From All Legal Matters Affecting OATH. His Or Her Primary Responsibility Will Be To
- retrieve electronic and paper hearing records in response to litigation, subpoenas, and Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests
- gather records for submission of bankruptcy claims
- archive and maintain litigation records
- conduct complaint and misconduct investigations
- review outside-employment applications.
Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
- Reviewing and gathering records from agency and external databases and online resources;
- Reviewing and preparing documents for Article 78 litigation, subpoenas, and bankruptcy claims;
- Responding to FOIL requests through the City’s OpenRecords site;
- Redacting video and audio files in accordance with FOIL;
- Conducting interviews of City employees and members of the public;
- Performing special projects as requested by the General Counsel; and
- Maintaining a high degree of professionalism.
Work Location: 66 John St, NY
Minimum QualificationsQualification Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
- Familiarity with adjudication databases: NYCServ, ATAS, AIMS, IBM CM Navigator. - Familiarity with OpenRecords. - Proficient in Microsoft office: PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word. - Familiarity with video/audio file editing. - Familiarity with virtual meeting applications, such as Teams, WebEx, and Zoom. - Good oral and written communication skills. - History of volunteerism, such as service in the AmeriCorps or Peace Corps, is viewed favorably.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
, $48,170.00 – $48,170.00
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Business Services
SALARY
$78k-104k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/25/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/21/2024
WEBSITE
nyc.gov
HEADQUARTERS
KINGSTON, NY
SIZE
>50,000
FOUNDED
1898
TYPE
Private
CEO
PAULA VAN
REVENUE
>$50B
INDUSTRY
Business Services
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