Legal Assistant 1
No Current Vacancies for Legal Assistant 1
Applications are being accepted from current state employees, those eligible for reinstatement based on prior permanent competitive service, and candidates on an eligible list for the position. Candidates on the eligible list for the position MUST include the list title and score received in a cover letter.
| Category of Information | Posting Specific Information |
|---|---|
| Control Number | |
| Application Due By | |
| Title | Legal Assistant 1/Trainee 1 and 2 |
| Location: City DEC Region Division/Bureau | |
| Salary: Grade: | $41,953 - $60,371 Effective 4/2020 14/11/13 |
| Work Hours | Days |
| Work Days | Mon. - Fri. |
| Employment Type | Permanent Budgeted Item |
| Appointment Type | |
| Jurisdictional Class | Competitive |
| Bargaining Unit/MC | CSEA 02 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | |
| Minimum Qualifications Strictly adhered to based on Civil Service requirements | 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 eligible for transfer on a permanent competitive basis or Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law or eligible for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law (of which candidate must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below). 55-b/55-c Candidates - must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below and include with 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 eligible): Candidates must have 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 College and Schools (ACICS) or one approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). Legal Assistant Trainee This position may also be filled at the Trainee level by appointment of a candidate reachable on the Legal Assistant Trainee list or in a title eligible to transfer to Legal Assistant Trainee 1. If filled as a trainee, the selected candidate must successfully complete a two-year traineeship. Trainees will be required to successfully complete courses in specific areas, in addition to on-the-job training activities, prior to completing the traineeship. All trainees are required to successfully complete six course in paralegal studies and related skills from an accredited college or university. In addition, one or more college or training courses in writing skills will be required. |
| Additional Comments | |
| To Apply | Qualified candidates should forward a resume and/or Employment Application which clearly indicates how the minimum qualifications are met and includes the Control Number. If you are applying for more than one posting, you must submit a separate resume or Employment Application for each control number. Send to: Department of Environmental Conservation 625 Broadway Albany, New York 12233-5060 Fax: (518) 402-9038 E-Mail: [email protected] |
Additional Notes:
If you are on an eligible list for this title, please state that information and your score in a cover letter.
State Employees: If you wish to receive an acknowledgement that your application for this posting was received by the Bureau of Personnel and then receive information on the disposition of the position, please attach two self-addressed stamped envelopes (preferably inter-office or inter-agency) to the application. If you are applying for more than one position, you must include two envelopes for each position.
Some vacancies may be anticipated and may not result in an appointment. Application for any position listed may not result in an interview.