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Job Description

Job ID#:

26621

Job Category:

Administrative/Clerical

Position Type:

Contract/W-2

Duration:

2 years

Shift:

8:45AM - 4:45PM

Legal Secretary

Our client is seeking a Legal Secretary for a temporary position (W2 Only) in Buffalo, NY

This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual. If interested in exploring this great opportunity, please apply directly at www.datrose.com/careers.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Position Details:

Duration: 2 years

Hours: M-F 8:45 am to 4:45 pm

Pay Rate:$25-$35/hour, based on experience

What to Expect:

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include:

- Participating in the investigation of administrative complaints and developing an investigative plan for cases involving violations of State Education Law 6530

- Obtaining, reviewing, tracking, and documenting all necessary investigative materials and activities in relevant databases and software applications

- Preparing an investigative summary report for all investigations

- Coordinating, researching, preparing, and proofreading responses for review and approval related to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests

- Coordinating, researching, preparing, and proofreading Executive Correspondence Unit (ECU) inquiries received from the Governor's or Commissioner's Offices

- Coordinating and following up on the provision of all subpoenas needing to be requested or responded to by gathering all relevant materials, conducting any necessary research, preparing all documentation, and communicating where necessary with external stakeholders, or the Board for Professional Medical Conduct or Division of Legal Affairs for review and approval

- Presenting investigations before an Investigations Committee of the Board for Professional Medical Conduct

- Conducting in-person and telephone interviews of complainants, witnesses, and subjects of investigation

- Telephone communication to/from licensees, attorneys, complainants, facilities, or other external stakeholders

- Drafting and proofreading correspondence to subjects, witnesses, complainants, facilities, or other external stakeholders related to a complaint or investigation

- Coordinating, tracking, and responding to inquiries made through the relevant Bureau Mail Log (BML)

- Preparing, tracking, disseminating outgoing and incoming mail

- Maintaining and coordinating the scheduling of meetings or other conferences, as well as assisting with technological needs during meetings and conferences

- Scanning of various documents such as medical records, quality assurance files, and others to be saved in electronic format, place them in proper files, and distribute them to appropriate staff.

- Other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications for Success:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- Proficiency in legal terminology or investigative techniques

- Proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite programs including, but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

- Proficiency in web-based applications and databases

- Excellent written and oral communication

- Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, maintain organized files, and meet deadlines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience with the professional medical conduct process

- Experience with Sharepoint

Datrose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, status as a parent, age, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, status as a qualified individual with disability, or other non-merit based factors.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Datrose does not sponsor employment visas.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No