What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegals and Legal Assistants-17588 position at Knowledge Builders Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Paralegals may be directed to listen to hearings as they happen and state their appearance on the record.
Administrative Law Judges will provide Paralegals with recommended outcomes, credibility assessments, and other relevant information required for Paralegals to utilize proprietary decision drafting software to create a draft decision including correct and relevant law, findings of fact, analysis, and directives.
Services will be provided Monday through Friday, 9 : 00am to 5 : 00pm, eastern time, in accordance with New York State’s official work schedule. All Paralegals are to work 7.50 hours each day, allowing for a 30-minute lunch break. Two fifteen-minute breaks, one in the am hours and one in the pm hours are allowed on state time. Breaks may not be used to shorten the workday.
Paralegals will work under the direct supervision of an OAH attorney. Paralegals must have knowledge of basic legal processes; legal terminology and legal forms; legal research techniques; ability to read, understand, and interpret laws, legal documents, and other written material Paralegals must : use OTDA equipment as required - including, but not limited to, an OTDA issued computer and Microsoft Suite software; understand, speak, and write English.
Paralegal Requirements :
Paralegals must :
A) Be professional and provide drafted decisions in the timeframe provided.
B) Possess paralegal certification.
C) Have a minimum of two years of experience providing complex clerical level legal support services to an attorney.
D) Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, an understanding of legal language and principles, and strong organizational and analytical skills.
E) Maintain confidentiality and agree to non-disclosure agreements maintained by the
Contractor and available for inspection by OTDA (See Attachment A).
F) Access systems and complete all assignments within the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia
Company Description
Established in 2005, Knowledge Builders Inc. (KBI) offers a wide range of services, including Information Technology Consulting, Administrative and Health Care Staffing solutions, Payrolling, and Call Center services to organizations of all sizes, including both private companies and governmental entities. KBI is a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) recognized by New York State, New York City, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Our extensive consultant placements cover a variety of roles, from Technical Architects and Specialists to Developers, Project Managers, Analysts, Executive Secretaries, Nurses, Dietitians, Paralegals, Computer Operators, Food Preparation Workers, and many other occupations. To date, KBI has successfully placed over 1,000 consultants across more than 100 private sector companies and public sector agencies in New York State and throughout the country.
We are dedicated to recruiting candidates who consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. Our diverse
Company Description
Established in 2005, Knowledge Builders Inc. (KBI) offers a wide range of services, including Information Technology Consulting, Administrative and Health Care Staffing solutions, Payrolling, and Call Center services to organizations of all sizes, including both private companies and governmental entities. KBI is a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) recognized by New York State, New York City, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Our extensive consultant placements cover a variety of roles, from Technical Architects and Specialists to Developers, Project Managers, Analysts, Executive Secretaries, Nurses, Dietitians, Paralegals, Computer Operators, Food Preparation Workers, and many other occupations. To date, KBI has successfully placed over 1,000 consultants across more than 100 private sector companies and public sector agencies in New York State and throughout the country. We are dedicated to recruiting candidates who consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. Our diverse
