Legal/Administrative Coordinator

The NYC Financial Information Services Agency-Office of Payroll Administration (FISA-OPA) is seeking a Legal/Administrative Coordinator reporting to the General Counsel. The position encompasses the performance of exceptionally difficult administrative, analytical and secretarial work in a confidential environment. Tasks include the typing and editing of highly confidential documents utilizing word processing software, the preparation and formatting of lengthy agreements and other legal and non-legal documents. The successful candidate must be proficient in the use of word processing software; e.g. auto-generating and auto-updating tables of contents; performing legal editing utilizing red-lining, strikeouts, globally and for specific text; editing using bolding, underlining, etc.; must be proficient in document formatting. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately maintaining correspondence, files, confidential materials, routing and answering mail and phone calls, ordering and keeping supplies for the unit. The successful candidate will perform secretarial/administrative duties for legal staff and others reporting to the General Counsel.

Preferred Skills

It is strongly preferred that the candidate possesses:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and in other applications in the Microsoft Office Suite of products;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills and;

• Extensive full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience requiring independent decision making.

To Apply

Applicants may visit the Jobs NYC website: www.nyc.gov/jobs and apply to Job ID: 633927. While all complete applications will be given consideration, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hours/Shift

Monday

• Friday, 9 am

• 5 pm

Additional Information

P-278

Work Location

5 Manhattan West

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

1.High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or

2.Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Preferred Skills

It is strongly preferred that the candidate possesses: - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and in other applications in the Microsoft Office Suite of products

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills and

• Extensive full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience requiring independent decision making.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

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 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.