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NY HELP No Agency Empire State Development, NYS Title Paralegal, MWBE Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit None listed Salary Range From $70000 to $75000 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County New York Street Address 655 Third Avenue City New York State NY Zip Code 10017 Duties Description Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.BASIC FUNCTION:To provide broad-based paraprofessional support to attorneys handling appeals of denials of certification as a Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) by New York Stateu2019s Division of Minority and Womenu2019s Business Development (DMWBD) as well as other tasks to support ESDu2019s legal department as needed.WORK PERFORMED:u2022 Perform legal research and maintain departmental files.u2022 Process incoming appeals and maintain appropriate tracking systems.u2022 Prepare initial drafts and/or proofread legal correspondence pertaining to appeals.u2022 Work closely with appeal unit attorneys on preparation and delivery of evidence.u2022 Monitor and respond to appeal inquiries from appeal inbox.u2022 Provide broad-based paraprofessional support to ESDu2019s legal department as needed.u2022 Other duties as assigned by manager. Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: Associate degree and successful completion of Paralegal Certificate Program strongly preferred. Relevant experience and/or other qualifications in lieu of Associate degree and/or Paralegal Certificate may be considered.Relevant experience: Five yearsu2019 experience as a paralegal, preferably in a corporate setting or law firm, or the equivalent, is preferred.Knowledge required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and superior organizational skills are a must. Ability to work collegially and effectively in a team setting. Ability to meet tight deadlines. Detail orientation. Additional Comments Salary range as prehensive Benefits Package. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Jane Martinez u2013 Jane Martinez u2013 HR Trainer/Talent Acquisition Specialist Telephone N/A Fax N/A Email Address Address Street 655 Third Avenue City New York State NY Zip Code 10017 Notes on Applying External Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for considerationWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY