Legal Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Albany, New York, United States Cogent Infotech Corporation Full time
Job Overview

Position: Legal Support Specialist

Location: Albany, NY

Duration: 12+ Months

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Role Summary:
As a Legal Support Specialist, you will play a crucial role in evaluating consumer grievances related to utility services. Your expertise will be essential in applying relevant laws and regulations to effectively investigate these issues.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Thoroughly assess the factual basis of consumer complaints regarding utility services and utilize the appropriate legal frameworks to conduct investigations.
  • Provide detailed information and respond to inquiries, analyzing company records and addressing customer complaints both verbally and in writing.
  • Guide service providers in obtaining necessary information from customers to enhance case documentation.
  • Instruct service providers to perform premise inspections or meter evaluations to verify service adequacy and billing accuracy.
  • Compile and document complaint data and assist in the preparation of analytical reports.
  • Direct service providers to take necessary actions to resolve disputes effectively.

Essential Qualifications:

  • Previous experience or training as a legal secretary, paralegal, or investigator, or experience in dispute resolution is advantageous.
  • Ability to conduct thorough investigations into customer service and consumer protection complaints.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, along with analytical abilities, are required to address and resolve consumer disputes.
  • Capability to gather pertinent facts from both customers and utility providers, applying relevant laws and regulations to make informed decisions.
  • Attention to deadlines is critical to ensure consumer protection.
  • A High School Diploma is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in investigating consumer protection or customer service complaints within a legal or quasi-legal environment.
  • Familiarity with investigations related to energy, telecommunications, or water services.
  • Experience with customer relationship management systems.
  • A college degree (Associates or Bachelors) is preferred.

Cogent Infotech Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, citizenship, or any other class protected by applicable law.

About Cogent Infotech Corporation

At Cogent, we are committed to advancing our expertise to establish new benchmarks in the industry. Through the continuous enhancement of our processes and the expansion of our services to adapt to the changing needs across various sectors, we deliver effective, innovative, and comprehensive solutions.



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