Legal Secretaries
In ALBANY, NY (*Hybrid* OR
*Remote* Position): Our client
- major State Government agency responsible for programs that provide assistance and support for social services such SNAP benefits, cash assistance, child support enforcement program, housing programs, Social Security Disability benefits and more
- is seeking a team of Paralegals to assist with processing timely administrative hearing requests.
Role will primarily involve drafting decisions after fair hearings based on written guidance from the presiding Administrative Law Judge, evidence, audio recordings, and standardized, proprietary decision drafting software and more.
Responsibilities include:
- Handle and organize legal materials efficiently
- Review and analyze legal documents and agreements
- Maintain the utmost confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information
- Ensure the security of legal documents and materials
- Uphold the agreement terms and ensure adherence to the same
- Maintain regular communication with the team and provide updates on progress.
Additional Information:
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 5:00 EST; 7.5 hours each day, with 30 minutes lunch
Duration: 12+ months (potentially up to 2 years)
If interested in pursuing further, please send resumes - in ***MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT***
IMPORTANT NOTE*: Our client is hoping to identify someone with this skill set on a CONSULTANCY (i.e. project/hourly pay) basis. Please *DO NOT* apply to this role if you are searching only for (or primarily for) a full-time / permanent opportunity, as inbox is managed by Recruiters who specialize in ***contract placements only***.
REQUIRED / IDEAL SKILLSET- Minimum of TWO YEARS legal experience
- Strong Review skills, capable of examining legal materials thoroughly and systematically.
- Ability to provide 3-4 professional references
- While both HYBRID and REMOTE work will be allowed, all paralegals must be able to report to Albany location to retrieve equipment, materials and training purposes, etc.