Paralegal (Full Time)

Attorney's Office

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Description of Duties

• Assists with preparation of rough drafts of briefs and various legal documents as assigned and prepares digests of selected decisions and opinions;

• Incorporates legal references and includes an analysis of precedents involved in relation to the case or matter under discussion;

• Searches legal reference files and other sources for information and data required by the Attorney in conducting interviews and answering correspondence;

• Assembles exhibits affidavits, legal documents, etc., for the use of Attorneys in the preparation for trial of cases and collects any additional information which is needed;

• Verifies citations and statutory references contained in legal documents against original sources such as legal texts, reports, etc., making certain that they are correct and in complete conformance with the source material;

• Prepares drafts of motions and responses to motions, takes complaints, determines status of cases and responds to inquiries;

• Assists with preparation of standardized forms concerning extradition return of bail and other proceedings ancillary to prosecution of criminal cases;

• Reviews cases scheduled for court and insures quality of case preparation is high;

• Presents cases before hearing officer;

• Reviews and enhances court face sheets;

• Completes court turn-around document;

• Prepares and follows up on summonses;

• Reports procedural changes in Family Court to OCSE Administration;

• Maintains specialized knowledge of regulations and laws pertaining to Family Court;

• Field work as required;

• Researches on appeals;

• Informs Department of court decisions and returns files to the appropriate unit;                                              

• Prepares and types petitions, condemnation proceedings, affidavits, and all legal notices for department or Municipality;

• Collects data; does legal research under supervision;

• Notarizes all documents for the department or Municipality and handles notarization for the public;

• Coordinates filing of all local laws with Secretary of State and Department of Audit and Control;
• Supervises bonding requirements and procedures;
• Assists in drawing up amendments to local laws;
• Processes for court action complaints made by the public.

Please see additional information regarding this position on the 

Town of Amherst's website.

https://www.amherst.ny.us/pdf/trackus/attachments/ParalegalandParalegalCivilService.pdf

Qualifications

Civil Service Examination required. 

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two (2) year college or university with an Associate's degree in Paralegal studies; or:

B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor's degree including completion of 15 credit hours in Paralegal studies and six (6) months experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant; or: 

C. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant; or:

D. Completion of an approved Paralegal Certificate program and one (1) year of experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant; or

E. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), (C) and (D).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

In some departments or Municipalities, a typing ability of 25 wpm will be required;

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

Rate of Pay

$60,405.80 - $75,000.00

Contact Information

Steven B. Bengart, Esq.

Town Attorney

5583 Main Street

Williamsville, NY  14221

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How to Apply

Non-Town residents may be eligible for Town employment in certain positions – please contact the Town of Amherst Human Resources Department to find out if you may be eligible.

Application for Employment, Reference Release & Research Questionnaire

Forms should be mailed or delivered to:

Human Resources
5583 Main St
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 631-7025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri)