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Peak Performers · 1 day ago

Legal Secretary

Schenectady, NY

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$22.60/hr - $22.60/hr

2+ years exp

Peak Performers is partnering with the New York State entity responsible for safeguarding people with disabilities and special needs. They are seeking a Legal Secretary to provide clerical level legal support services, including reviewing legal documents, maintaining electronic records, and acting as a liaison within the Agency.

Employment

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Read, review, and edit legal documents as directed

Review revisions with Administrative Law Judges as needed

Review Exhibit Lists for accuracy and ensure the actual exhibits are stored as required

Prepare, review, and edit content for a variety of communications, including reports, proposals, emails, and websites

Maintain electronic records related to legal proceedings, including by ensuring accurate entries of information in a timely manner

Act as a liaison to other units within the Agency and ensure the Unit is informed about contacts with other units within the Agency

Check emails regularly and take necessary steps to address inquiries, requests for adjournments, attorney representation letters, etc

Update calendars, file correspondence, emails, etc

Answer telephone and general email account as needed

Receive incoming mail and send outgoing mail from the office or from the post office as necessary

Assist the Director of the Administrative Hearings Unit as directed

Assist the Administrative Specialist 1 as requested

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Legal assistance degreeLegal terminology knowledgeLegal research techniquesClerical support experienceConfidentiality maintenanceCommunication skills

Required

Candidates must possess a minimum of an associate degree in legal assistance OR an associate degree and a certificate of completion of a Legal Assistant Certificate Program from an accredited college

Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience providing complex clerical level legal support services to an attorney OR on contested cases overseen by an attorney

Knowledge of basic legal processes; legal terminology and legal forms; and legal research techniques

Familiarity with reading laws and legal documents, in addition to being comfortable working with other written material

Must understand the importance of, and be able to maintain, confidentiality, including while responding to questions or concerns from the public