Law - Paralegal

Paralegal Support Position This position will require in-office presence. Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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.

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; 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; 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; 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; and posting relevant documents to the ESD website for public review.

maintain in-house legal library.

Associate degree and successful completion of paralegal certificate program. Five years' experience as a paralegal, preferably in government, corporate setting or law firm, or the equivalent, is preferred.

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) with proficiency in data management systems.