Paralegal - Torts Bureau

An employee in this class provides assistance to attorneys in researching questions of law, investigating facts and preparing various legal documents. Duties are performed under the supervision of an attorney.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES::

• Research legal issues and questions of law for reference and use in court by attorneys.

• Research case law and prepare memoranda.

• Reviews case files to ensure legal sufficiency, a sound factual basis for evidence, and the availability of evidence in pending civil or criminal matters.

• Prepares subpoenas for attorney review.

• Conducts preliminary interviews of complainants and witnesses.

• Prepares draft of discovery and other legal responses for attorneys to review.

• Drafts various legal papers and routine motion papers in civil and/or criminal matters, and, after review by an attorney, files papers with the court.

• Prepares reports of witnesses' observations and/or the nature of a complaint for review and determination by an attorney.

• Enters notes into the department's Court Alert case management system as to what transpired on court cases.

• May be asked to appear in court with an attorney.

• Processes medical authorizations and reviews and redacts privileged medical information.

• Assists in gathering relevant documentation from all County departments and reviews and redacts privileged information contained in the documents.

• Assists attorneys in preparing for trial.

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Pension

• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.

• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

Salary Range: $49,825

• This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

Sponsorship is not available for this role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

(a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies;

OR

(b) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, and successful completion of a Paralegal Assistant certificate program given by a college or business school with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State;

OR

(c) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies and two (2) years of clerical experience in a law office, at least one (1) year of which included drafting motions and doing preliminary legal research; or Successful completion of a Paralegal Assistant certificate program given by a college or business school with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State and three (3) years of clerical experience in a law office, at least two (2) years of which included drafting motions and doing preliminary legal research

OR

(d) Successful completion of a Paralegal Assistant certificate program given by a college or business school with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State and three (3) year of clerical experience in a law office, at least two (2) years of which included drafting motions and doing preliminary legal research.

This Role Is A Provisional Appointment

A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates

Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at:

https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service/faqs

Suffolk County's Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

• Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.