Legal Aide

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be currently enrolled as full-time students at a law school.

Duties Description The Legal Aide will perform a variety of routine legal, paralegal, and clerical duties under the supervision of an Attorney admitted to the New York State Bar. Duties are assigned commensurate with an individual's level of education and experience. Illustrative tasks include but are not limited to:

• Observe hearings;

• Conduct legal research;

• Assist Hearing Officers with calendars;

• Draft preliminary decisions after fair hearings; and

• May ask questions during hearings to ensure the record is fully developed.

Additional Comments Full-time temporary hourly appointments will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to these titles.

Interested applicants should send an email to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting#24065SNY. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.

If submitting electronically, please reference posting#24065SNY as part of your subject line.

NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. We actively solicit and encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color ("BIPOC"); LGBTQIA+ individuals; women; people with disabilities; and military veterans.