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Paralegal Jobs in Springfield, MO at Dressler | Peters LLC
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
STATE OF NEW YORK UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM
ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 52527
POSITION TITLE: SECRETARY JG: 14
LOCATION: MENTAL HYGIENE LEGAL SERVICE METROTECH, KINGS COUNTY
BASE SALARY: $ 51,923 + $ 4,920 LOCATION PAY
CLASSIFICATION: TEMPORARY*
**This position is currently classified as temporary because it is encumbered by an employee who took a promotion within the court system. That employee has the right to return to this position within a designated period of time. If the employee chooses to return within the designated period, then the new incumbent may be placed in a similar position, if available, or the new incumbent’s employment may be terminated. If the employee does not return within the designated period, then the position would no longer be classified as temporary.
QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or the equivalent and two (2) years of general or legal secretarial experience; or Satisfactory completion of a certified business or commercial course beyond the high school level including course work in legal stenography and one (1) year of general or legal secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Secretaries provide personal and confidential secretarial services and perform other related duties for the following individual, non-judicial administrators: Chief Clerks VII, Chief Clerks VI, Directors of the Mental Health Information Service, Executive Assistants, Directors and Deputy Directors of units within the Office of Court Administration and other administrative positions of comparable responsibility.
ASSIGNMENT: Duties of this position include but are not limited to: providing personal and confidential secretarial services; performing data entry; preparing travel vouchers; monitoring court calendars; composing correspondence for supervisor’s signature; maintaining office files and personnel records; screening visitors, telephone calls, mail and other confidential material; conferring with judges, administrative and court personnel at supervisor’s request; taking and transcribing dictation of correspondence, reports and other typical office materials; proofreading typed material for accuracy and correct grammar, spelling and punctuation; sorting, logging, distributing, and circulating mail and coordinate the distribution of confidential materials; and taking notes and minutes at conferences and meetings. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and/or WordPerfect. Punctuality and strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required, as well as the ability to handle sensitive matters in a confidential manner.
GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System. All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency within the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 1 .
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) a cover letter and resume.
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.
POSTING DATE: May 15, 2025
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: June 12, 2025
The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $51,923.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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Title: Paralegal
Company: Dressler | Peters LLC
Location: Springfield, MO
