Job Title: Paralegal and Legal Assistant Employment Type: Contract Work Hours: 37.5 hrs./week Work site: 50% On Site Location:28 Liberty St New York, NY 10005 Job Duration: 6 Months Closing: 03/29/2024.
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent; Technical Degree/Certificate preferred.
Work Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
Job Duties:
Assist in reviewing and gathering materials responsive to requests for documents under New York's Freedom of Information Law ("FOIL”).
Perform routine paralegal work, including researching the applicability of FOIL exceptions to requests made to LEMIO.
Prepare materials for disclosure pursuant to FOIL, including applying redactions to privileged or protected information in documents.
Maintain or oversee tracking systems, calendars, and reporting systems.
Answer routine complaints from the public, orally or in writing, and provide information on processes or procedures.
Review case-related materials and assist in scheduling witnesses.
Collect relevant information for cases and assemble exhibits and briefs.
Occasionally communicate with individuals reporting misconduct to gather information and inform them of LEMIO's actions.
Occasionally communicate with covered agencies and other governmental agencies regarding intakes, investigations, and other issues.
Preferred Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Adobe.
Ability to learn OAG's internal systems.
Misc. Information:
Shift Timing: 8:30am - 5pm.
Work Schedule: Hybrid; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the office, Monday and Friday remote.
Parking is available offsite for a fee.
The office is accessible by bus and subway.
Interview will be conducted remotely.
Training will be provided.
The Nexus Staff Difference:
Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
Serving as Prime Vendors to New York State and New York City for over 10 years.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Legal
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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