Paralegal

The Oswego County Social Services Department has an immediate opening for a Paralegal to perform a variety of tasks that, while not requiring the skills of an attorney, entail the application of legal procedures and legal research as well as the preparation and review of legal documents.

Qualifications

Possession of an associate’s degree or higher in paralegal/legal studies; OR Possession of an associate’s degree or higher and one (1) year of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant or in a position where job duties include the preparation of cases for criminal, family court, or support court; OR Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant or in a position where job duties include the preparation of cases for criminal, family court, or support court.

NOTE: Possession of a paralegal certificate from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university can be substituted for one (1) year of required experience. Possession of a Juris Doctor in Law equates to “A” above. This title has been approved to be filled without the need to take an exam for a limited time period through the HELP Program.

Candidates appointed permanently to this title will NOT need to take an exam and will remain in their position even when the HELP Program ends. Pay Rate: $28.34 per hour plus competitive benefits package including: health, life, dental and vision insurance; NYS Retirement; and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. To Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Please visit our website to complete an online application or submit a paper application to the address below. Oswego County Human Resources Department 46 East Bridge Street Oswego, New York 13126 (315) 349-8209 Fax: (315) 349-8254 Email: Humanresources@Oswego. CountyNY.gov Web: www.oswegocountyNY.gov/humanresources AA/EEO EMPLOYER