1 litigation paralegal jobs found in Albany

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of State Review is seeking candidates for a Legal Assistant 2 position in the Office of State Review (OSR). The incumbent of this position will assist the New York State Review Officer (SRO) in reviewing appealed decisions of impartial hearing officers concerning the identification, evaluation, program, or placement of children who have, or are suspected of having, an educational disability. Duties will include, but not be limited to the following: • Serve as the principal appeals coordinator for OSR;• Independently manage the complex day-to-day intake of all OSR appeal records, reviewing and evaluating all legal documents submitted by parties to ensure compliance with Part 279 regulations and prepare follow-up correspondence;• Independently review legal correspondence and other documentation submitted by parties and exercise good legal...