Paralegal - Cortland County DSS

CORTLAND COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

60 Central Avenue

Cortland, NY 13045

607-753-5076

www.cortlandcountyny.gov/263/Personnel-Civil-Service

NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY

Job Title: Paralegal (HELP Program) – Department of Social Services

No Exam Required

The work involves responsibility for performing paralegal duties and a variety of tasks that while not requiring the skills of an attorney, nevertheless, entail the application of limited legal procedures and research techniques to facilitate the preparation of legal documents and matters for litigation. Depending upon the Department involved, the incumbent’s specific duties will vary within the broad framework of paralegal skills. The work is performed under the general supervision of the department’s attorneys with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgement. Does related work as required.

Work Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week with benefits

Salary: $24.4264-$32.5115/hr(Management Compensation Plan)

Location: Cortland County Department of Social Services

Status: Non-Competitive, Probationary

Benefits: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance available, Position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

(a) Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher and one (1) year of work experience as a Paralegal or legal secretary; OR

(b) Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher and two (2) years of work experience as a Paralegal or legal secretary; OR

(c) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of work experience as a Paralegal or legal secretary; OR

(d) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b), and (c).

NOTE:

Possession of a Paralegal certificate may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience as described above.

*Provided that the incumbent is an attorney.

NOTE:

Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

Pre-employment screenings required.

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE OR EMAIL TO:

pers-app@cortlandcountyny.gov

Application: https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/266/JobExam-Application

APPROVED APPLICATIONS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE CORTLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.

EOE Cortland County is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

ISSUED: 10/4/24

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.42 - $32.51 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $33