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Legal Assistant 2- Brooklyn

2 months ago

Brooklyn, New York, United States New York State - New York Government Full time


This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.

NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of full-time experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant (see definition below)

OR An Associate Degree (or higher) in Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Studies program or a certificate in a paralegal/legal assistant program where the degree was granted from a regionally accredited college or university, or one approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) AND one year of experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant (see definition)

OR an associate degree in any field where the degree was granted from a regionally accredited college or university, or one approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) AND two years of experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant (see definition)

OR graduation from an accredited (ABA approved) law school with a degree required for NYS Bar will be accepted AND two years of full-time experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant (see definition).

Definition: A Paralegal/Legal Assistant is someone who applies knowledge of the law and legal procedures in rendering direct assistance to lawyers, clients, and courts; prepares and interprets legal documents and forms; researches, compiles, and uses information from legal materials to provide both written and verbal comments on their findings; and analyzes and handles routine procedural problems independently with minimal attorney oversight.

Examples of non-qualifying experience: receptionist, records clerk, bookkeeper, office manager.

It is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status in the future, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. If you are interested in the NY-HELPS program, or this position, you may reply to this vacancy posting, or you may visit the New York State Department of Civil Service website at (copy and paste in browser) to register today, in three easy steps.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

A review of your state history is needed if you meet any of the below Permanent Competitive qualifications. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information via email, a representative from our office will contact you via phone.

55 B/C Qualifications:
This position is designated 55b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Please provide a copy of your 55b/c letter when applying. You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement.

Reassignment Qualifications:
Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a Legal Assistant 2. if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Legal Assistant 2 eligible list for this location, if one exists.

52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications:
To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the Department of Labor promotion field and have one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as a Legal Assistant 1. If 3 or fewer qualified Department of Labor Legal Assistant 1's respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified Legal Assistant 1's without further examination.

Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.

70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 15 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service.

70.4 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent service as a Grade 15 or higher and a passing score on Legal Assistant 2. Note: Candidates must not have failed the most recent examination for this title.

Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at .

Note: It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your application; omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.

The Legal Assistant 2 with the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board will perform the following tasks, not limited to:


• Independently develop assigned cases or files to the point of an attorney only need sign off on the related papers or present the case before the court.

• Prepare Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) responses.

• Review Attorney Fee requests.

• Ensure case files contain all pertinent information necessary to move forward with hearings.

• Uploading and reviewing hearing transcripts for accuracy.

• Drafting subpoenas per Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) request.

• Answer and field incoming inquiries from hearing parties.

Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.

Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.

Additional location pay is available for the following counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC-Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam.

If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): ,

Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year

• Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).

• Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans

• Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost

• Membership in the NYS Employee's Retirement System

• NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan

• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)

• Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses

• Paid Parental Leave

Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York's businesses. We empower and protect New York's workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit:

DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting (up to 40%) and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.