Legal Secretaries - Nexus Staff
Albany, NY 12226
About the Job
Job Title: Legal Secretaries
Employment Type: Contract
Work Hours: 37.5 hrs./week
Work site: 100% Onsite
Location: 1220 Washington Ave, building 9, Floor 4, Albany NY 12226
Job Duration: 1 Year
Closing: 06/10/2024.
Minimum Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Paralegal certification or relevant coursework in legal studies is preferred.
Work Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal secretary, paralegal, or in a similar administrative role within a legal setting.
- Experience with Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests and related procedures is highly desirable.
Job Duties
- Prepare correspondence and all relevant materials for legal matters.
- Organize case files and maintain tracking of FOIL requests.
- Conduct research, analyze materials, and present both verbal and written comments on findings.
- Prepare and maintain files and calendars, recording and monitoring the status of dockets, deadlines, and determinations.
- Support OGC staff in analyzing and distributing FOIL requests received by the agency.
- Assign FOIL requests to specified units.
- Maintain databases and case tracking systems.
- Compile and organize files and records.
- Prepare and assist in the preparation of legal documents, subpoenas, and correspondence.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Deputy and Associate Counsels.
Preferred Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures.
- Experience with case management software or databases.
Miscellaneous Information
- This is a 37.5 hour per week position with flexible hours between 8am-5pm, to be discussed upon interview.
- Job location is close to CDTA Bus Line.
- Free parking facility is available at the work site location.
- Reporting to an attorney, the incumbent will work in close association with Office of General Counsel (OGC) attorneys, FOIL requestors, respondents, court reporters, and other administrative staff.
- Interviews will be conducted via Webex.
- Training is provided to the candidate.
The Nexus Staff Difference:
- Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
- We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
- Serving as Prime Vendors to New York State and New York City for over 10 years.
Source : Nexus Staff