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Senior Paralegal

Exam Type
Notice of Vacancy
Department
Social Services
Job Category
Administrative/Management
Clerical and Administrative Support
Law/Legal Services
Location Category
Buffalo
Location
95 Franklin St., Buffalo
Posting Date
Closing Date
Salary Range
$47,942 - $59,109 Annually
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ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

ANTICIPATED VACANCY NOTICE

TEMPORARY* (OPEN)

 

TITLE OF POSITION:                  SENIOR PARALEGAL* (1 anticipated vacancy*)  

LOCATION:                                   LEGAL

Annual Salary:     Starting $47,942 (for new county employees); $47,942- $59,109 (CSEA Job Group 7)

*This position will be a temporary appointment and is subject to civil service examination at a future date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

A.) Possession of an Associate’s degree in Paralegal studies and 18 months of experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant; or:

B.) Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and 18 months of experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant; or:

C.) Possession of a Bachelor’s degree, including 15 credit hours in Paralegal studies and 12 months of experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant; or:

D.) Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies; or:

E.) Completion of an approved Paralegal Certificate program and 18 months of experience as a Paralegal/ Legal Assistant; or:

F.) Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree; or:

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

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE SIGNED UP FOR THE EXAMINATION BY 12/6/2023, SIT FOR THE EXAM AND SCORE WITHIN THE TOP THREE TO MAINTAIN THE POSITION.

 

IF INTERESTED AND MEET THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS PLEASE SEND A RESUME TO:

JAMIE SEYMOUR, CHIEF PARALEGAL-CONTRACTS

ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

95 FRANKLIN STREET, ROOM 705, BUFFALO NY 14202

Jamie.Seymour@erie.gov

Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to workplace diversity.