Secretary

SecretaryEmployment Opportunity Announcement - State of New York Unified Court System Announcement No. 52589Position Title: SecretaryLocation: Mental Hygiene Legal Service, Rego Park, Queens CountyBase Salary: $51,923 + $4,920 Location PayClassification: Non-Competitive/ConfidentialQualifications: High School diploma or the equivalent and two (2) years of general or legal secretarial experience; or Satisfactory completion of a certified business or commercial course beyond the high school level including course work in legal stenography and one (1) year of general or legal secretarial experience; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.Distinguishing Features of Work: Secretaries provide personal and confidential secretarial services and perform other related duties for the following individual, non-judicial administrators: Chief Clerks VII, Chief Clerks VI, Directors of the Mental Health Information Service, Executive Assistants, Directors and Deputy Directors of units within the Office of Court Administration and other administrative positions of comparable responsibility.Assignment: Duties of this position include but are not limited to: providing personal and confidential secretarial services; performing data entry; preparing travel vouchers; monitoring court calendars; composing correspondence for supervisor's signature; maintaining office files and personnel records; screening visitors, telephone calls, mail and other confidential material; confer with judges, administrative and court personnel at supervisor's request; taking and transcribing dictation of correspondence, reports and other typical office materials; proofreading typed material for accuracy and correct grammar, spelling and punctuation; sort, log, distribute and circulate mail and coordinate the distribution of confidential materials; and take notes and minutes at conferences and meetings. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and/or WordPerfect. Punctuality and strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required, as well as the ability to handle sensitive matters in a confidential manner.General Information: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System. All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency within the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 1.Application Procedures: All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf), a cover letter, and resume by email to MHLS2-HR@nycourts.gov or by mail to:Eben Hill, DirectorMental Hygiene Legal Service600 Old Country Road, Suite 224Garden City, NY 11530Applicants are encouraged to complete the Equal Employment Opportunity Data Collection Form.Posting Date: December 31, 2025Applications must be postmarked or received by: January 28, 2026The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other n