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NY HELP Yes Agency Agriculture & Markets, Department of Title Legal Assistant 2 (NY HELPS) Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade 17 Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $63361 to $80655 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 5% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8:30 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address 10B Airline Drive City Albany State NY Zip Code 12235 Duties Description Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here, you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from environmental science to economic development, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and youu2019ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York.Position Information:The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a Legal Assistant 2 to work at their Department Headquarters in Albany, NY. Under the supervision of an Administrative Specialist 1, this position provides paraprofessional legal support in both litigation and non-litigation matters, including organizing and maintaining case files; drafting and preparing legal documents, motions, affidavits, discovery responses, briefs, opinions, and correspondence; conducting document review and investigations; analyzing court orders and adversary filings; assisting with hearing and trial preparation; coordinating service and court filings; tracking legislation; and supporting contract drafting and negotiations, with assigned cases developed to the point of attorney review and approval.The Legal Assistant 2 is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. This position is located at 10B Airline Drive, Albany, New York. Our office is conveniently located near the Albany International Airport and offers free parking. Opportunities for telecommuting are available in accordance with the agencyu2019s Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Salary:The Legal Assistant 2 position is in the PEF Salary Grade (SG) 17. The starting salary of the PEF SG-17 is $63,361/year. The candidate appointed at the Legal Assistant 2, SG-17 level, will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to PEF employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated