Paralegals and Legal Assistant OMH-LT-01

1 week ago


Albany, NY, United States KNOWLEDGE BUILDERS Full time
Job Description

  1. Under the supervision of the attorney who functions as the agency Records Access Officer (RAO), assist with responses to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests, by performing duties which include, but are not limited to the following:
    • Update and maintain database and excel spreadsheet of agency's FOIL requests.
    • Create correspondence based forms that comply with FOIL.
    • Send out initial 5 day letters in response to FOIL requests.
    • Learning appropriate legal requirements and laws in order to respond to FOIL requests.

    2. Under the supervision of the attorney and administrator working within the Office of NICs Appeals and SAFE Act, provide support performing duties which include, but are not limited to, the following:
    • Processing "Certificate of Relief from Disabilities Relating to Firearms" applications in accordance with applicable regulations, including updating electronic log and paper files, and reviewing and scanning applications.
    • Sending letters pertaining to application requirements and responding to inquiries in writing.
    • Screening telephone inquiries and responding or referring to office attorney as appropriate.
    • Handling all email correspondence pertaining to the application for the certificate of relief and forwarding other emails to the appropriate individual.
    • Learning appropriate legal requirements and laws in order to respond to questions.

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