Job Title: Legal Staff Associate - 705909
Job Responsibilities:
The Legal Staff Associate will work under the General Counsel Division within the Consumer and Worker Protection Department. The main responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and analyzing business records, complaints, agency operational data, and other documentation to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Conducting database, online, and published material research in connection with departmental investigations.
- Compiling, maintaining, and performing data analysis for compliance, investigations, and agency requirements.
- Preparing written reports that summarize research and reviews of licensee records.
- Drafting general correspondence and legal documents to respondents, consumers, and others.
- Conducting interviews and testifying at hearings.
- Responding to inquiries from businesses regarding compliance matters.
- Performing data entry, mail merges, copying, scanning, filing, and other tasks to support attorney casework and other organizational efforts.
- Attending group project meetings and assisting attorneys and/or supervisors in preparing and giving presentations for internal and external events.
- Monitoring and maintaining a database of specific incoming complaints and their results, as directed.
- Distributing complaints to the coordinating attorney for drafting of summons.
- Participating in small and long-term projects related to investigations, prosecutions, and complex litigation.
- Performing other tasks and assignments as directed.
Education and Experience Information:
Minimum Qualifications:
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization.
- One year of satisfactory clerical experience.
Skills Requirement:
- Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 keystrokes (20 words) per minute.
Preferred Skills:
- Excellent verbal, written, and professional interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to conduct database and online research of government and business records.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent judgment, discretion, and the ability to appropriately handle legal issues, highly sensitive documents, and confidential information.
- Ability to meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment and maintain flexibility to shift priorities quickly, effectively, and accurately.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint are pluses), Adobe Acrobat Professional software, and a variety of online resources.
- Knowledge and understanding of litigation terminology and processes with the ability to read and understand legal rules and regulations.
- At least one year of experience working with attorneys, such as in a legal assistant, paralegal, project management, or process improvement role, is preferred.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Salary Information:
The salary range for this position is $45, – $52,.
Additional Information:
- This position may be eligible for remote work for up to two days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.
- Only permanent employees in the civil service title, comparable title (under ), eligible for the 55a program, and those reachable in the civil service list are eligible to apply.
- This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.
- Prospective employees may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
- New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.
- The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status or characteristic.
