Job description

CORTLAND COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

60 Central Avenue

Cortland, NY 13045

607-753-5076

www.cortland-co.org/263/Personnel-Civil-Service

NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY

Job Title: Paralegal

The work involves responsibility for performing paralegal duties and a variety of tasks that while not requiring the skills of an attorney, nevertheless, entail the application of limited legal procedures and research techniques to facilitate the preparation of legal documents and matters for litigation. Depending upon the Department involved, the incumbent’s specific duties will vary within the broad framework of paralegal skills. The work is performed under the general supervision of the department’s attorneys with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgement.

Does related work as required.

Work Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, with benefits

Salary: $22.9701-30.5732/HR (Management)

Location: Cortland County Attorney’s Office

Status: Competitive, provisional

Benefits: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off Including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance available after one year of employment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(a) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of

Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s degree or higher and one (1) year of work experience as a Paralegal or legal secretary; or

(b) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of

Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s degree or higher and two (2) years of work experience as a Paralegal or legal secretary; or

(c) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of work experience as a Paralegal or legal secretary; or

(d) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b), and (c).

Note: Possession of a Paralegal certificate may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience as described above.

Pre-employment screenings required.

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE OR EMAIL TO:

Application: https://ny-cortlandcounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/3883

APPROVED APPLICATIONS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE UNTIL THE

POSITION IS FILLED.

Cortland County is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

ISSUED: 11/18/2, Revised 1/12/23

EOE/MF

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.48 - $31.26 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person

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