Paralegals and Legal Assistants
3 weeks ago
Emp Type: Contract
Work Hours: 37.5 hrs./week
Job Duration: 2 Years
Work site: Hybrid (Remote for Local candidates only)
Location: 5 Beaver Street, New York, NY 10004
Closing: 11/25/2024.
Key Responsibilities:
- ssist the OTDA Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) in issuing written fair hearing decisions in a timely manner.
- Draft fair hearing decisions based on written guidance from presiding Administrative Law Judges (ALJs), evidence, audio recordings, and proprietary decision drafting software.
- Listen to hearings in real-time and state appearance on the record, if directed.
- Utilize ALJs' recommendations, credibility assessments, and legal directives to prepare draft decisions.
- Ensure draft decisions include accurate and relevant laws, findings of fact, analyses, and directives.
- Report to the office when required for training, equipment retrieval or return, and other operational needs.
Work Expectations:
- Work under the direct supervision of an OAH attorney.
- Follow New York State's official work schedule, including two 15-minute breaks per day (breaks cannot be used to shorten the workday).
- Use OTDA-issued equipment, including computers and Microsoft Suite software.
- Complete all required training and develop proficiency with proprietary decision drafting software.
Qualifications:
- Certification: Paralegal certification required.
- Experience: Minimum of two years of experience providing complex clerical legal support services to an attorney.
Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in legal terminology, language, and principles.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- bility to interpret and apply laws, legal documents, and other written materials.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with non-disclosure agreements as required by OTDA.
Miscellaneous Information
- Shift Days/Time: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- No free parking is available at the NYC location.
- Several parking lots are available, but costs are relatively high.
- Work Equipment: OTDA-issued equipment is mandatory for use.
- Training will be provided.
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.
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