Legal Aide

NY HELP No Agency Temporary and Disability Assistance, Office of Title Legal Aide Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide Salary Grade Hourly Bargaining Unit None listed Salary Range From $25 to $25 Hourly Employment Type Part-Time Part-time Percent 0% Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 20 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address Office Of Administrative Hearings 40 North Pearl Street City Albany State NY Zip Code 12243 Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be currently enrolled as full-time students at a law school. Duties Description The Legal Aide will perform a variety of routine legal, paralegal, and clerical 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. Illustrative tasks include but are not limited to: Observe hearings; Conduct legal research; Assist Hearing Officers with calendars; Draft preliminary decisions after fair hearings; and May ask questions during hearings to ensure the record is fully developed. 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 this position. 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 put "Posting #24287SNY" 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.Name Bureau of Human Resources Telephone Fax (518) 474-9374 Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov Address Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B City Albany State NY Zip Code 12243 Notes on Applying To 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 put "Posting #24287SNY" in the subject line. DO NOT USE 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.