What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEGAL SECRETARY (HELPS) position at Albany County, NY?
POSITION Legal Secretary (HELPS)
DEPARTMENT Public Defender
SALARY $60,000
WORK LOCATION 112 State Street, Albany, NY
12207
BENEFITS
Paid Time Off
Health, Dental, Vision, & Hearing
Tuition Reimbursement
NYS Retirement
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidized Daycare – Little Sprouts at Shaker Place
DESCRIPTION
These duties involve responsibility for secretarial tasks with supervision by attorneys which require a general
understanding of legal terms and departmental or agency rules and courtroom procedures and policies.
Duties require typing/transcribing, use of a computer, answering phones and speaking regularly with clients,
notifying attorneys and clients of case activity and trial dates, entering client information into a computer
database, and handling the cases and calendars for at least one of the local courts the office services. This
position also involves working closely with other members of support staff. Does related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER:
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with at
least an Associate’s Degree; OR,
B. Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and two (2) years of clerical or secretarial work
experience.
Please upload a resume and cover letter with your application.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES
publicdefender@albanycountyny.gov
Candidates will not have to take an exam for this title. This is a Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP)
Program-designated title. The HELP Program is a temporary program designed to help local government employers address current staffing
issues. Traditionally, the titles filled under the HELP Program required job candidates to compete in a competitive exam to be considered
for employment. For the duration of the program, this title will be classified as non-competitive and categorized as a “HELP Program”
position. At the close of the program, this position will revert to competitive class status. Employees occupying positions filled through
the HELP Program will be granted competitive class status without the need to participate in a competitive exam.
Salary : $60,000