ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
VACANCY NOTICE
OPEN PROVISIONAL
ONE (1) VACANCY
DEPARTMENT: SOCIAL SERVICES
TITLE OF POSITION: SENIOR PARALEGAL
LOCATION: LEGAL
Salary: $49,379 - $60,884 Annually (CSEA JOB GROUP: 7)
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 sit for the next exam to be held at a future date.
Candidates must score within the top 3 when the list is established to maintain the position.
This notice will be posted for the period August 11, 2025 through and including August 20, 2025.
If interested and meet the above qualifications, please send a resume to:
Kellie Gallagher, Esq.
Executive Director DSS – Office of Council
95 Franklin St.,
Buffalo, NY 14202