Paralegal

Paralegal Support Position

This position will require in-office presence. Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.

Basic Function

To provide broad-based paraprofessional support to in-house counsel in performing all legal tasks in connection with the implementation of Empire State Development's economic development mission and purpose.

Work Performed

Responsibilities can include some or all the following:

• Research: Support both the legal and public affairs divisions in required research and analysis of program and legal issues upon request. Provide detailed and timely written analysis of research.
• Corporate Transactions/Drafting: As necessary and required by attorneys, prepare initial drafts and/or proofread, cite check, and finalize diverse types of documentation, in support of the legal department's corporate, lending, litigation and bond issuance activities; correspond with members of the public seeking information on ESD's activities.
• Other Duties: Under the supervision of the Corporate Secretary, draft and file documents necessary to effectuate the formation of corporate entities; assist in the discharge of all responsibilities for meetings of directors of ESD and its numerous subsidiaries and affiliated entities, including assuring a quorum for all meetings, arranging for stenographic transcription and video conferencing capability; oversee and coordinate the preparation of a large volume of corporate authorization requests, while maintaining the schedule for board meetings; and prepare corporate minutes and resolutions.
• Litigation: Provide litigation support, including drafting correspondence; monitoring personal injury and lien actions; coordinating of all phases of document production; accepting service of papers served on ESD; and filing and obtaining copies of legal papers with various courts.
• Compliance: Assist with Corporation's annual Public Authorities Reporting and Information System compliance, the preparation of annual subsidiary report and other compliance activities.
• FOIL: When needed, provide back-up support to the Corporation's Freedom of Information Law Officer and FOIL Paralegal in responding to requests for records; maintaining log of requests and responses; corresponding with members of the public regarding requests for information.
• Project Support: Work closely with attorneys and Project Managers in arranging for public hearings, including reviewing and arranging for the publication of legal notices and obtaining affidavits of publication; booking appropriate meeting space; supervising the preparation of a stenographic record of proceedings; and posting relevant documents to the ESD website for public review.
• Administration: Create and maintain departmental files; maintain in-house legal library.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level required: Associate degree and successful completion of paralegal certificate program. Significant related experience may be substituted. Relevant experience: Five years' experience as a paralegal, preferably in government, corporate setting or law firm, or the equivalent, is preferred. Knowledge required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and superior organizational skills with attention to detail are a must. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collegially and effectively in a team setting. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) with proficiency in data management systems.

Additional Comments

Salary range as specified. Comprehensive Benefits Package.