Legal Secretary | Albany, NY

Job Description Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered. Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client s business needs and requirements.

Screening: Conducts introductory interrogations to ascertain whether an individual has the jurisdictional basis to file a complaint. Completes the screening in 10-15 minutes, offers appropriate referrals, interacts and communicates in a professional and courteous manner. Intake: Responds to walk-in, telephone, and/or written inquiries. Defines discrimination and describes complaint process, completes

complaint intake forms, interacts and communicates in a professional and courteous manner. Prepares evidence to be placed into files, receives and collates mailed documentation, verifies, tabs, and enters information into case files, documentation correctly tabbed, and legible handwriting on front of divider tab, all documents identified, entered within five days of receipt and entered in CMS within three days of action.

Processes case-related mail/document gathering and other general office tasks (i. e. typing, scanning, photocopying, faxing, filing, answering telephones, stamps outgoing mail, and distributes incoming mail and greeting incoming complainants). Tailor requests and log

supplemental information from complainants and respondents, confirms complainants and respondents' information, directs mail once investigation is started.

Clear, concise correspondence or communication, information requested within 5 days of request and mail delivered to appropriate investigator same day it's received. Assist with investigations, organizing documents, speaking with parties and witnesses, documenting and tracking case events, and generating forms, recommendations and reports. Promptly reviews complaints upon assignment. Appropriately and accurately backsses witnesses. Gathers appropriate data. Accurately enters pertinent and comprehensible data into case management systems within three days of receipt.

Follows Division format and policy for assembling data. Schedules investigative activities, maintains calendar of investigator activities, and requests event coordination after Front End Case Management meetings. Events scheduled within four weeks of request, utilization of electronic transfers, accurate scheduling of people and locations and provides clerical staff with information for notice of conference same day it is scheduled. Case Management System (CMS) to document and track responses, schedules interview and generates forms, ensures that data is properly and promptly entered CMS, and reports are generated, when required.

Conducts caseload audit, conducts inventory of all physical case files in the unit/office, conducts case load audit quarterly; accounts for missing files, and makes appropriate corrections on CMS. Benefits: For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website. California Pay Equity: For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.