Job Title:Â Legal Secretary
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in the investigation of administrative complaints and develop investigative plans for cases involving violations of State Education Law 6530.
Obtain, review, track, and document all necessary investigative materials and activities in relevant databases and software applications.
Prepare an investigative summary report for all investigations.
Coordinate, research, prepare, and proofread responses for review and approval related to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests.
Coordinate, research, prepare, and proofread Executive Correspondence Unit (ECU) inquiries received from the Governor’s or Commissioner’s Offices.
Coordinate and follow up on subpoenas by gathering relevant materials, conducting research, preparing documentation, and communicating with external stakeholders or the Board for Professional Medical Conduct or Division of Legal Affairs for review and approval.
Present investigations before an Investigations Committee of the Board for Professional Medical Conduct.
Conduct in-person and telephone interviews of complainants, witnesses, and subjects of investigation.
Communicate via telephone with licensees, attorneys, complainants, facilities, or other external stakeholders.
Draft and proofread correspondence to subjects, witnesses, complainants, facilities, or other external stakeholders related to a complaint or investigation.
Coordinate, track, and respond to inquiries made through the Bureau Mail Log (BML).
Prepare, track, and disseminate outgoing and incoming mail.
Maintain and coordinate the scheduling of meetings or conferences, and assist with technological needs during meetings and conferences.
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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