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Agency State Comptroller, Office of the

Title Legal Aide, NS Item# 07692

Occupational Category Legal

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $23 to $23 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Duties Description Legal ResearchAssist attorneys with legal research involving the Abandoned Property Law, Banking Law, Estates, Powers and Trusts Law, the Surrogates Court Procedure Act, Domestic Relations Law, and Mental Hygiene Law, among others, as such laws relate to abandoned property claims and abandoned property reporting.Legal Writing/AnalysisDraft legal memoranda, review abandoned property claims, and prepare letters to abandoned property claimants for review by attorneys.Motion ReviewReview motion papers in connection with abandoned property claims for funds representing court deposits and turnover orders.

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: Candidates must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited law school.

Additional Comments Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Proficiency in Lexis Nexis/Westlaw legal research• Advanced legal writing skills• Strong organizational skills to manage varied workload in a timely fashion• Careful attention to detail• Ability to digest and analyze novel questions of lawTelecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications. OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:• A state pension with vesting after five years’ service• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• Holiday and paid time off• Shift and geographic pay differentials• A committed continuous learning environment• Informational Brown Bag sessions • Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas• And much more

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Kelly Shelffo

Telephone 5184741924

Fax (518)486-6723

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources

110 State Street, 12th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

Notes on Applying Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this title. To apply, copy and paste the following link into your browser:https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/openings/legal-aide/052551 Reference Item #07692-KAS on your cover letter for proper routing. Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments. If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative: Division Contact: Kelli BaileyEmail Address: [email protected]