Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleLegal Aide

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $25.75 to $25.75 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Legal Affairs

40 North Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12243

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Legal Aide will perform a variety of routine legal and paralegal duties under the supervision of an Attorney admitted to the New York State Bar. Duties are assigned commensurate with an individual's level of education and experience.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assist the Office of temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) program attorneys in providing legal opinions and guidance to OTDA's program areas on:

• New/existing policy, laws, and regulations;

• Analyzing new legislation and changes to existing legislation;

• Reviewing data share agreements and contracts;

• Aiding in ongoing and new litigation matters;

• Drafting legal memoranda;

• Performing legal research; and

• Assisting with other projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be currently enrolled as full-time students at a law school recognized by the New York State Education Department.

Additional Comments Temporary hourly appointments will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to these titles.

Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for these positions. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.

Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting 25-089 in the subject line. DO NOT USE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. We actively solicit and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”); LGBTQIA+ individuals; women; people with disabilities; and military veterans.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone

Fax

Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.

Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to Jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #25-089. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.

Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.

In accordance with state law, Governor’s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Development in Albany at (518) 473-8555 or in New York City at (212) 961-8216.