Paralegal and Legal Assistant

JOB-20889 Paralegal and Legal Assistants - 2026-16

1. Minimum Candidate Qualifications:

The candidate must have a minimum of:

a. Proof of eligibility to work in NYS.

b. A Bachelor’s Degree.

c. A Paralegal Certificate.

d. Two years of experience providing complex clerical level legal support services to an attorney.

e. Two years of experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.

f. One year of full-time work experience with the same employer.

2. Job Description and Required Services:

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review and respond to correspondence from regulated entities regarding compliance with the Department of Financial Services’ Cybersecurity Regulation, answer phone calls and voicemails regarding same, and address related matters, as instructed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Candidates should possess the following skills:

• Knowledge of basic legal processes; legal terminology and legal forms; legal research techniques, ability to read, understand and interpret laws, legal documents and other written material

Preferred Experience:

• Cybersecurity or data privacy experience

• Experience reviewing and responding to email and/or correspondence from government-regulated businesses and individuals

Notes:

*Telecommuting may be allowed at the discretion of the hiring manager

*The Department does not provide parking, but the office is accessible by mass transit.

3. Submission Requirements:

Candidates that meet the mandatory minimum qualifications and are interested in this position must submit the following:

a. Cover Letter

b. Resume

Established in 2005, Knowledge Builders Inc. (KBI) offers a wide range of services, including Information Technology Consulting, Administrative and Health Care Staffing solutions, Payrolling, and Call Center services to organizations of all sizes, including both private companies and governmental entities. KBI is a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) recognized by New York State, New York City, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Our extensive consultant placements cover a variety of roles, from Technical Architects and Specialists to Developers, Project Managers, Analysts, Executive Secretaries, Nurses, Dietitians, Paralegals, Computer Operators, Food Preparation Workers, and many other occupations. To date, KBI has successfully placed over 1,000 consultants across more than 100 private sector companies and public sector agencies in New York State and throughout the country.

We are dedicated to recruiting candidates who consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.

We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected basis.