Legal Assistant 2 (NY HELPS), Box OP-1944/20088
New York State Education Department, New York, NY, United States
Duties
Provide critical legal support for the prosecutions division, including research and analysis on legal issues.
Assist in drafting legal memos, documents for hearings and other legal proceedings, and settlement documents.
Work with various legal and scheduling databases necessary to assist the prosecutions division.
Provide legal and administrative support in preparation of documents and witnesses for settlement conferences, hearings, and Regents Review Committee.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of full-time experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant. 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 written and verbal comments on their findings; and analyses and handles routine procedural problems independently with minimal attorney oversight.
Examples of non‑qualifying experience: receptionist, records clerk, bookkeeper, office manager.
For competitive applicants: one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Legal Assistant 2 or being on the eligible list.
One year of service as a Legal Assistant 1, or a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in a paralegal or legal assistant program plus one year experience.
Benefits
Health Care Benefits: Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of health insurance programs. Family dental and vision benefits are provided at no additional cost.
Salary: The position offers a maximum salary of $80,655 based on annual performance advances, plus a $4,000 Downstate/Mid‑Hudson adjustment. Telecommuting is available up to 30% each bi‑weekly pay period, and the role requires 10% travel.
Paid holidays: 13 per year.
Paid vacation: 13 days in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
Paid personal leave: 5 days annually.
Paid sick leave: 13 days annually for PEF/CSEA and 8 days for M/C.
Professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Enrollment in the state pension system or an optional retirement defined contribution plan with an 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) optional retirement savings plan.
Paid parental leave for all employees and paid family leave (M/C only).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Eligibility for various life insurance options.
Equal Opportunity Statement
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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Provide critical legal support for the prosecutions division, including research and analysis on legal issues.
Assist in drafting legal memos, documents for hearings and other legal proceedings, and settlement documents.
Work with various legal and scheduling databases necessary to assist the prosecutions division.
Provide legal and administrative support in preparation of documents and witnesses for settlement conferences, hearings, and Regents Review Committee.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of full-time experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant. 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 written and verbal comments on their findings; and analyses and handles routine procedural problems independently with minimal attorney oversight.
Examples of non‑qualifying experience: receptionist, records clerk, bookkeeper, office manager.
For competitive applicants: one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Legal Assistant 2 or being on the eligible list.
One year of service as a Legal Assistant 1, or a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in a paralegal or legal assistant program plus one year experience.
Benefits
Health Care Benefits: Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of health insurance programs. Family dental and vision benefits are provided at no additional cost.
Salary: The position offers a maximum salary of $80,655 based on annual performance advances, plus a $4,000 Downstate/Mid‑Hudson adjustment. Telecommuting is available up to 30% each bi‑weekly pay period, and the role requires 10% travel.
Paid holidays: 13 per year.
Paid vacation: 13 days in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
Paid personal leave: 5 days annually.
Paid sick leave: 13 days annually for PEF/CSEA and 8 days for M/C.
Professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Enrollment in the state pension system or an optional retirement defined contribution plan with an 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) optional retirement savings plan.
Paid parental leave for all employees and paid family leave (M/C only).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Eligibility for various life insurance options.
Equal Opportunity Statement
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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