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Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County
Bronx, NY | Full Time
$69k-89k (estimate)
8 Months Ago
Legal Assistant 1 / Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS)
$71k-89k (estimate)
Full Time
2 Weeks Ago
NYS Division of Human Rights is Hiring a Legal Assistant 1 / Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS) Near Bronx, NY
Minimum Qualifications
Non-Competitive Minimum QualificationsTrainee 1: High school or high school equivalency diploma AND one year of clerical, administrative, or paraprofessional experience.
Trainee 2:High school or high school equivalency diploma AND two years of clerical, administrative, or paraprofessional experience.
Journey Level: Two years of full-time experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant (see “definition” below).
Definition: 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.
Examples of non-qualifying experience: receptionist, records clerk, bookkeeper, office manager.
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to complete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Duties DescriptionIndividual will assist in providing professional support to attorneys. Duties include, but are not limited to:
This position is eligible for $3,400 location pay.
- This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
Non-Competitive Minimum QualificationsTrainee 1: High school or high school equivalency diploma AND one year of clerical, administrative, or paraprofessional experience.
Trainee 2:High school or high school equivalency diploma AND two years of clerical, administrative, or paraprofessional experience.
Journey Level: Two years of full-time experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant (see “definition” below).
Definition: 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.
Examples of non-qualifying experience: receptionist, records clerk, bookkeeper, office manager.
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to complete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Duties DescriptionIndividual will assist in providing professional support to attorneys. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Draft legal review outcome letters based upon attorney direction;
- Process incoming and returned mail, including requests for administrative appeals;
- Correspond with criminal courts to request and obtain case information and documentation;
- Draft and process the issuance of administrative subpoenas and ensure accurate record keeping of records obtained in response.
- Draft correspondence for attorneys;
- Maintain and update as appropriate agency database and unit data tracking tools;
- Provide telephone support regarding unit questions using database, statute and regulations for guidance;
- Maintain files ensuring materials are in electronic and paper case folders as appropriate and consistent with retention polices;
- Maintain unit calendars and staff meeting agendas, and other administrative support tasks as requested
- Make travel arrangements for attorneys and process expense reports;
- Such other duties as may be required or assigned
This position is eligible for $3,400 location pay.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$71k-89k (estimate)
POST DATE
08/28/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
09/25/2024
WEBSITE
dhr.state.ny.us
HEADQUARTERS
Bronx, NY
SIZE
100 - 200
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