Paralegal

NY HELP No Agency Empire State Development, NYS Title Paralegal Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit None listed Salary Range From $70000 to $74970 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address 625 Broadway City Albany State NY Zip Code 12245 Minimum Qualifications Education Level Required: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Associate’s degree with 7 years, direct relevant experience may substitute.Relevant Experience required: A minimum of three (3) years of experience required.Knowledge Required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and superior organizational skills. Ability to work collegially and effectively in a team setting. Ability to meet tight deadlines. Detail orientation.ALTERNATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES: A minimum of 5 years of satisfactory service in another (relevant) position with Empire State Development. Up to 2 years of accredited post-secondary education, or service in the U.S. military may be substituted for service at ESD. Duties Description Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered. This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy. Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.BASIC FUNCTION: To provide broad-based support to in-house counsel in responding to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests and FOIL appeals; performing legal tasks in connection with the implementation of Empire State Development’s economic development mission and purpose.WORK PERFORMED:• FOIL: Provide support to the Corporation’s Record Access Officer in responding to FOIL requests for records: o running searches for and collecting relevant materialo document reviewo maintaining log of requests and responses o calendaring and managing deadlines;o drafting and preparing both internal and external correspondence o corresponding with members of the public regarding requests, ando preparing responses.• Other Legal Tasks: Assist other members of the Legal Department with legal work on an as-needed basis and upon request. Additional Comments Salary range as specified Comprehensive Benefits Package Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Jane Martinez - HR Trainer/Talent Acquisition Specialist Telephone Fax Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov Address Street 655 Third Avenue City New York State NY Zip Code 10017 Notes on Applying External Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for considerationWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY