Supervising Paralegal

Otsego County • Cooperstown, NY • 11h ago

OTSEGO COUNTY HAS THE FOLLOWING VACANCY: Department of Social Services Supervising Paralegal
$49,313 - $58,383/year
DATED: August 18, 2025
LAST DAY FOR FILING: September 2, 2025 EOE

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for supervising, training and overseeing the work of paralegal and clerical staff. Supervision is also exercised over their workload and performance. The incumbent is responsible for assigning work, ensuring quality and timeliness of work product, and assisting with complex legal tasks. The incumbent is also responsible for performing various paralegal duties and a variety of tasks that while not requiring the skills of an attorney, entail the application of complex legal procedures and research techniques to facilitate the preparation of legal documents and matters for litigation. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the departments attorneys and administrative supervision of the appointing authority, with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment. Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of legal principles, practices, procedures and documents; thorough knowledge and skill with computers, electronic communication, scanning, word processing, managing spreadsheets, and accessing electronic data; good knowledge of the functions and procedures of the courts; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to be proactive in solving problems; ability to pay close attention to details; ability to work effectively within a team environment; ability to perform multiple tasks quickly and efficiently; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; ability to effectively listen and communicate both orally and in writing; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to maintain cooperative relations with staff, other departments, other agencies, the courts and the public; ability to exhibit integrity, honesty, and good judgment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

(a) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelors degree or higher in Paralegal Studies, Human Services, Business Administration, Legal Studies or closely related field and one (1) year of experience in a legal setting providing paralegal or legal assistant support to an attorney; or (b) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associates degree in Paralegal Studies, Human Services, Business Administration, Legal Studies or closely related field and three (3) years of experience in a legal setting providing paralegal or legal assistant support to an attorney; (c) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years clerical experience in a legal setting providing paralegal or legal assistant support to an attorney

Applications available at the Otsego County Personnel/Civil Service Department, 183 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326 or online at www.otsegocountyny.gov

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