Title: Legal Assistant Position Type: Long-term, temporary (1+ years) Location: Albany, NY Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm, 40 hours a week Salary: TBD
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain knowledge of the specific laws and agency policies applied when categorizing records requests and determining record releasability, including Public Officers Law sections 66a and 87, Criminal Procedure Law sections 160 and 725, Family Court Act sections 375 and 381, as well as other state and federal statutes governing the release of agency records, most importantly the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).
Perform all aspects of the FOIL request process from receipt to final agency response, including research of any prior FOIL or POL 66a requests in the OPEN FOIL database.
Contact Troops, Details and Sections to identify and retrieve all applicable records in response to FOIL requests.
Utilize various internal agency systems to identify and retrieve all applicable records in response to FOIL requests.
Act as a liaison with courts, the public, and other state, county, and local agencies to obtain necessary information relative to FOIL requests.
Interact with agency Counsel, the Attorney General’s Office, and County District Attorneys as required.
Prepare correspondence and documentation in accordance with agency policy and applicable statutes for review by supervisor prior to release.
Requirements
Must be able to read, understand and interpret laws, legal documents, and other written material.
Must have knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Must have knowledge and experience working in Microsoft Office Suite is also required.
For more than thirty years, Penda Aiken, Inc. has committed itself to serving New York State, solidifying our position as a leading talent acquisition firm in the Northeast. Our team of industry experts collaborates closely with top-tier companies and exceptional candidates, providing personalized guidance to ensure the best possible results for everyone involved.
Partnering with Penda Aiken Inc. means positioning yourself for success. We provide access to competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits such as healthcare and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off (PTO), all delivered with personalized attention.
Penda Aiken, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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