Legal Assistant
Albany, NY 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description
Job Title: Legal Assistant
Duration:  6+ months
Location:  Albany, NY 12208
Shift: 37.5 hours per week
Pay rate:  $20 per hour on w2

Job Description:
  • Assist AAG's and Bureau staff in drafting/preparation of legal documents for state and federal litigation (e.g., legal research, formatting review and/or drafting of pleadings, discovery demands, motions, memorandum, affidavits, privilege logs, and inserting table of authorities into briefs, etc.), general correspondence and forms. Requires proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Handle hard copy filing (via mail) and electronic filing (via NYSCEF and CM/ECF) of litigation papers and search for case information through PACER. Requires
  • knowledge of where to find relevant federal and state court rules.
  • Coordinate process service through contracted service companies or in-house service by mail or at the Department of State's office.
  • Organize and manage litigation documents, including appendices, agency administrative records, discovery and FOIL responses.
  • Use Concordance, Relativity, Adobe Acrobat 2017, Microsoft SharePoint and/or OneDrive or other electronic and hard copy document management software.
  • Interface with and be the point of contact for electronic discovery coordination in EPB, working closely with the Practice Technologies Group (a division within the Information Technology Bureau).
  • Read and evaluate agency referrals and legal pleadings, coordinate with client agencies and provide strategic options and responses to AAGs.
  • Responsible for oversight of FOIL requests for the bureau, case data management (using NYMatters), and research as needed.
  • Assist with the coordination of office workflow, staffing and system training with Bureau management, and various investigative functions such as corporation searches and judgment collection work.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About our Company: -

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

 

Contact Information
Sandeep Gill |Hiring Manager sandeepg@tscti.com |O: 804-372-0705 Ext. 2130 |Cell: 804-429-3261
Job Summary
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
Pay rate: $20 per hour on w2
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
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