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AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleLegal Assistant 1

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $45018 to $54678 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC
or
Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.
or
Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 12 or higher and either:
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below;
or
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: Service in an appropriate title and an associate's degree (or higher) in a paralegal/legal assistant program OR a certificate in a paralegal/legal assistant program where either the degree or certificate was granted from a regionally accredited college or university, or college or university accredited by the Accrediting council for Independent Colleges and schools (ACICS) or one approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).

55-b/55-c Candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below and include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55-b/55-c program.

Open competitive minimum qualifications (provided for 55b/c candidates and 70.4 transfer eligibles): Service in an appropriate title and an associate's degree (or higher) in a paralegal/legal assistant program OR a certificate in a paralegal/legal assistant program where either the degree or certificate was granted from a regionally accredited college or university, or college or university accredited by the Accrediting council for Independent Colleges and schools (ACICS) or one approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).

Duties Description The Legal Assistant 1 will be assigned to Office of General Counsel’s Natural Resource Damages (NRD) Section to support the Department's efforts in developing and pursuing NRD assessments, tracking assessment funds and restoration expenditures. The incumbent will prepare and review legal documents, litigation papers, Consent Orders, Notices of Hearing and Complaint, etc. and will prepare Orders for execution by delegated individuals and routes the documents through for signature. The candidate will be expected to become knowledgeable of the Department's policies and procedures. Due to a high case load, the candidate will need to be extremely organized to ensure that all matters are handled efficiently and effectively.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.

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

Name Lorie Bellegarde

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on ApplyingPlease be sure to include posting number (17-343) on your resume or it may not accepted. Include a copy of your college transcript. An unofficial copy is acceptable. This is a repost of 17-311.