Eligible for a lateral transfer or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Information regarding transfer eligibility is available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
Promotional/Provisional Qualifications: Eligible for a provisional appointment if candidate meets the promotional qualifications by having one year of permanent competitive service as a Legal Assistant 1.
OR
Either 1: a bachelor's degree (or higher) in a paralegal/legal assistant program from a regionally accredited college or university or one approved by the American Bar Association (ABA); AND one year of subsequent full-time experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant.
Or 2: an associate's degree (or higher) in a paralegal/legal assistant program OR a certificate in a paralegal/legal assistant program where either the degree or certificate was granted from a regionally accredited college or one approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) AND two years of subsequent full-time experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant.
Non-Competitive Promotion:
In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) of our option to conduct a non-competitive promotional examination for the position of Legal Assistant 2 at OTDA. If three or fewer interested and qualified promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion.
To qualify, the candidate must be a current OTDA employee and have one year of permanent competitive service as a Legal Assistant 1 Grade 14.
55 B/C: This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and meet the provisional qualifications listed above.
Information about the 55b/c program can be found herehttps://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/:
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Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Albany.
Preferred Experience:
A minimum of one year experience working in a law office or legal department and familiarity with legal papers, including pleadings, subpoenas, discovery demands, and motions.

A full-time contingent permanent or provisional appointment will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. This position's work hours are 9 am to 5 pm.
If a provisional appointment is made, the appointee must take the next holding of the Legal Assistant 2 examination and be immediately eligible for appointment from the eligible list to maintain continued employment in this position.
Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and put "Posting #23272A" in the subject line. DO NOT USE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.
This position meets the criteria for appointment under 55-b and 55-c of Civil Service Law.