Legal Assistant 1 or Trainee (NY HELPS)

About the role

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets seeks a Legal Assistant 1 or Trainee to work within the Counsel’s Office. This role involves compiling and organizing files and documentation; assisting with FOIL processing and document review; preparing and assisting in the preparation of legal documents and forms; cataloging information; updating databases or spreadsheets; assisting with calendaring of hearings and proceeding deadlines; preparing correspondence and subpoenas; and conducting research.

Responsibilities

• Compile and organize files and documentation
• Aid in FOIL processing and document review
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of legal documents and forms
• Catalog information and update databases or spreadsheets
• Assist with calendaring of hearings and proceeding deadlines
• Prepare correspondence and subpoenas
• Conduct research

Requirements

This is a full-time role, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Opportunities for telecommuting may be available in accordance with the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school or high school equivalency diploma AND one year of clerical, administrative, or paraprofessional experience
• An associate degree (or higher) in any field, where the degree was granted from a regionally accredited college or university, or one approved by the American Bar Association (ABA)
• One year of full-time experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant
• Completion of 3 acceptable courses in Paralegal coursework
• Possession of 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)
• Graduation from an accredited (ABA approved) law school with a degree required for NYS Bar admittance
• Received a passing score on the most recent Legal Assistant 1 examination

Benefits

The Legal Assistant 1 or Trainee position is located at the Department of Agriculture and Markets’ headquarters at 10B Airline Drive in Albany, NY. The department offers a dynamic and supportive work environment with easy access to transportation options and ample free parking for employees.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $46,830 to $69,240 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The Legal Assistant 1 or Trainee works a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday.