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Duties Description The Legal Aide in the Office of General Counsel will include but are not limited to the following: Legal research: Research case law, statutes, and other legal materials to help attorneys prepare for administrative actions/cases and conduct investigations. Document preparation: Draft and proofread correspondence, legal documents, and other reports. Case management: Organize case files, manage calendars, and coordinate communication between clients and attorneys. Hearing preparation: Organize exhibits, prepare evidence, and coordinate materials for hearings and/or settlement discussions. File management: Organize and maintain legal files and other legal documents. Data entry: enter information into databases and maintain records.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:This title is non-competitive. No examination is necessary. However, you must still meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:The minimum qualifications for Non-Competitive appointment are: Candidates must be currently enrolled as full-time students at a law school.PROVISIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Based on the results of the canvass of the current eligible list for the Legal Aide, the Department may elect to make a provisional appointment to this position rather than a permanent appointment. If a provisional appointment is made, the appointed candidate will be required to compete in the next holding of the eligible exam and be reachable for appointment from the newly established eligible list. The minimum qualifications for Provisional appointment are:One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as a Legal Aide.52.7 NON-COMPETITIVE PROMOTION (NCP): In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, if the number of qualified candidates who apply for the position is three or less, a permanent appointment can be made, at agency discretion, by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the minimum qualifications. To qualify, you must be a current Department of State employee and have one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as a Legal Aide. Note: Non-Competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least one year of study at an accredited law school Proficiency in legal research, including the use of Westlaw and/or LexisNexis Strong written skills communication Ability to stay organized and maintain files with attention to detail Strong time management skills Experience with data entryIt is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.Additional Comments The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.Given the part-time nature of this position, there is flexibility in shift hours within the 9AM-5PM timeframe, Monday through Friday.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accord

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